SBT Basics
What does SBT stand for?
Skill-Based Treatment
What does FCT stand for?
Functional Communication Training
What is the purpose of toleration training?
To teach clients to calmly accept delays or denials
What is shaping?
Reinforcing successive approximations toward a target behavior
What should the RBT do if problem behavior occurs during SBT?
Remain calm, block unsafe behavior if needed, and do not reinforce problem behavior
What is the first step before starting SBT?
Conduct a functional assessment
Give one example of an FCT
Card exchange, "break please", using AAC device
Give one example of a toleration response.
Saying “okay,” waiting quietly, or nodding
What is the Premack Principle?
“First ___, then ___” rule (low probability before high probability behavior)
What is one way the RBT can model toleration
Saying “okay” or calmly waiting during practice
True or False: SBT is designed to reduce problem behavior by teaching replacement skills.
True
Why is FCT taught first in SBT?
To give the client a safe, appropriate way to access reinforcers instead of using problem behavior
What should the therapist say to begin a toleration trial?
"Not right now” or “In a little bit"
Give an example of reinforcement used in SBT.
Access to toys, attention, or breaks after appropriate behavior
What does “capturing motivation” mean in SBT?
Working when the client is motivated by reinforcers
Who developed Skill-Based Treatment?
Dr. Gregory Hanley
True or False: FCT must be reinforced every time at the beginning.
True
Why is shaping important in toleration?
To gradually build longer wait times or larger denials without triggering problem behavior
What is differential reinforcement?
Reinforcing desired behavior while withholding reinforcement for problem behavior
What should the RBT do if the client engages in the correct FCR?
Immediately reinforce the request
What are the 3 main treatment components of SBT?
Functional Communication, Toleration, and Compliance/Contextual Demands
What makes FCT "functional"?
It directly replaces the problem behavior by accessing the same reinforcer
What should happen immediately after a successful toleration?
Provide reinforcement to strengthen the response
Why is reinforcement immediate at the start of treatment?
To ensure learning and strengthen replacement skills
Why is consistency important across RBTs and staff?
To ensure the client learns the same expectations and skills reliably