This manual discusses general training procedures and describes the workshop method for the functional independence scales of the Balthazar Scales of Adaptive Behavior (BSAB). General training procedures include guidelines for self-instruction for the professional or assistant, instructor and special equipment required. The suggested workshop program outline includes a general introduction to Section 1 (the functional independence scales) of the BSAB, specific programs to follow for the Eating, Dressing, and Toileting scales, and a comprehensive survey of administering, scoring, and purpose of these scales. Rater agreement, use of motion picture films and audiovisual tapes, application of reliability data for training purposes, and rater agreement and reliability coefficients from Eating, Dressing, and Toileting scale studies are also included. (JS)