Article Reviewed

LeBlanc, L. A., et al. (2018). A component analysis of behavioral skills training for effective instruction delivery. JABA, 51(4), 872–884.

Episode Breakdown

1. Why I chose this article
2. Overview of BST
3. Component analysis rationale
4. Study methods and design
5. Experiment 1: Randomized component order
6. Experiment 2: Feedback last
7. Key findings
8. Clinical takeaways
9. Tips for streamlining BST
10. References

Key Insights

Feedback is the MVP: Across both experiments, feedback was the key driver of performance improvement.

Instruction + Modeling provided confidence but not mastery.

Rehearsal alone was less effective without feedback.

Clinical Tips

• Email a one-page skill summary before sessions.
• Spend 5 minutes reviewing the skill and modeling.
• Devote majority of time to caregiver practice with immediate feedback.
• Use brief maintenance checks in future sessions.

Final Thoughts

Behavioral Skills Training works—but feedback is the powerhouse. When time is tight, prioritize it. Concise instruction and modeling can support confidence, but it's the live correction that drives results.

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