Alessandro Dibari
Alessandro Dibari is a psychologist, International Behavior Analyst® (IBA®), and Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®). He currently serves as Clinical Director of the “Casa dei Sogni” Day Center for Autism in Celano, Italy, managed by the Oltre le Parole Foundation. He also collaborates with the Foundation as a speaker in training courses for teachers, professionals, and parents, and has helped organize seminars and workshops featuring international speakers. His teaching experience includes lecturing in both national and international ABA Master’s programs. He has presented research at national and international conferences. His main interests include verbal behavior analysis and teaching functional skills to strengthen adaptive repertoires and reduce challenging behavior.
Presentation at the ABA International Conference 2027
Behavioral Skills Training (BST): From Scientific Literature to Clinical Practice in Educational Settings
Abstract:
Behavioral Skills Training (BST) is one of the most widely used procedures in Applied Behavior Analysis for teaching new skills in an effective, structured, and replicable way.
This presentation will provide a clear, practical overview of the four components of BST—instructions, modeling, role-play, and feedback—combining findings from the international research literature with clinical examples drawn from educational services.
Practical applications of BST will be presented in the teaching of:
- personal safety skills;
- assertive communication;
- social skills with peers;
- functional skills in natural settings.
Particular attention will be given to skill generalization, implementation fidelity, and adapting the procedure for autistic adolescents and adults.
The presentation aims to provide practitioners with tools they can apply in their own work settings, supporting data-based practice focused on the quality of life of the people they serve.
