Skill-Based Treatment (SBT) is transforming applied behavior analysis (ABA), and now it’s available, digitally optimized, on the Hi Rasmus platform. In a recent live webinar hosted by Hi Rasmus and FTF Consulting, Dr. Greg Hanley, the founder of SBT and Practical Functional Assessment (PFA), joined the Hi Rasmus team to discuss how today’s ABA can be safer, more compassionate, and more effective.
If you’re an ABA provider looking to streamline clinical fidelity, increase learner progress, and reduce RBT burnout, here’s why the new SBT experience on Hi Rasmus is worth your attention.
What Is Skill-Based Treatment in ABA?
SBT is an evidence-based protocol designed to reduce severe problem behavior by building socially significant skills—such as communication, cooperation, and toleration—through reinforcement-based learning. Unlike traditional behavior management, SBT is values-driven, trauma-assumed, and prioritizes learner safety and joy above all.
Dr. Hanley emphasized that “today’s ABA” is about responsiveness in the moment. Rather than relying on rigid programming or heavy physical management, SBT empowers clinicians to lead with empathy, safety, and meaningful relationship-building.
Why Hi Rasmus Built a Digital SBT Experience
Hi Rasmus Founder and CEO Nikolaj Hendriksen shared a personal story: his son on the autism spectrum, experienced transformative growth through SBT. But implementing it with fidelity can be complex, especially across large teams.
That’s where the Hi Rasmus platform comes in. By digitizing the entire SBT workflow, the platform eliminates the burden of complex data sheets and manual trial tracking. Instead, it empowers RBTs and BCBAs to focus on what matters most: the learner in front of them.
Key features of Hi Rasmus SBT:
- Session-by-session guidance: Dynamic prompts adapt based on learner data.
- Automated trial randomization ensures treatment fidelity and eliminates guesswork.
- Smart progress tracking: Alerts RBTs when mastery is met and suggests next steps.
- Customization and branching: Tailor programs to each learner’s context and environment.
- Offline-capable app: Designed for both clinic and community settings.
Why It Matters: Evidence and Outcomes
Dr. Hanley showcased multiple studies demonstrating the effectiveness of SBT. In one inpatient study, SBT reduced severe problem behavior by 95% for all participants. Moreover, the platform is already seeing strong field results. Beta testers report:
- Improved RBT confidence and consistency.
- Real-time feedback and trial adaptation.
- Seamless progress monitoring and session planning.
Leila, a BCBA and beta tester in British Columbia, shared:
“Staff struggled to randomize trials and take data while giving the learner their full attention. The Hi Rasmus app solved that.”
