Behavior skills training using video modeling and self-assessment

Abstract

Behavioral Skills Training (BST) is an evidence-based practice in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to teach skills. This method of teaching has been shown to be effective but can be time intensive for the expert trainers. This study evaluated an automated training package of modified BST with video modeling and selfassessment to teach ABA implementers a novel clinical skill. In this learning package three participants were given written instructions, a video model, recorded self-video, and self-scored implementation fidelity of administering an activity schedule. The results of the study show that this method of instruction is effective in increasing implementation fidelity across all three participants. A social validity measure indicates that participants found the method of instruction helpful, and the supervising trainer agreed that trainer time investment is reduced.