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Behavioral Skills Training (BST) is a skills training package consisting of instructions, modeling, rehearsal, and feedback. Originating in psychotherapy training to teach accurate empathy, researchers have used it in many contexts, including services for individuals with autism. This presentation will review the components of BST; the range of target behaviors; its effectiveness in changing behavior in Tier 1 (supervisor), Tier 2 (caregivers) and Tier 3 (individuals with autism). The presentation will then identify issues in making BST more efficient, including maximizing generalization of Tier 1 and Tier 2 skills training, teaching multiple skills, and reducing training time. Future directions for research and practice will be outlined.