Skill Based Treatment is a way of teaching specific skills that have been determined as relevant to the learner through the practical functional assessment process. The skills are taught from a compassionate and trauma-informed approach that allows the learner to guide the progression of learning in a safe and fun learning environment. SBT allows for teaching and learning in the absence of severe and dangerous problem behavior. Skills addressed through this treatment plan include: functional communication, tolerance, and cooperation. SBT was developed and researched by Dr. Gregory Hanley.