The MOTAS-EL (Meaningful Outcomes Treatment & Assessment Scale Early Learner) Guide

The MOTAS-EL (Meaningful Outcomes Treatment & Assessment Scale – Early Learner) Guide is the foundation of the MOTAS-EL system. Designed for professionals who work with children ages 0–5 diagnosed with autism or related developmental differences, the guide walks users through every step of the assessment process, from preparation and administration to scoring and interpretation. Developed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts in collaboration with developmental psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapists, the MOTAS-EL ABA Assessment Guide provides everything practitioners need to create thoughtful, family-centered intervention plans that grow with each learner. About the Domains This comprehensive manual details over 900 items across 17 developmental domains, including communication, play, self-care, imitation, and early social skills. Each section is grounded in developmental milestones, ensuring that interventions are both age-appropriate and aligned with evidence-based practice. The 17 MOTAS-EL ABA assessment domains are Joint Attention, Imitation, Play, Communication, Self-Awareness, Social Behavior, Transitions, Community Outings, Toileting, Hygiene and Personal Care, Dressing, Eating, Sleep, Contributing to Home, General Safety, Group Skills, and Cognitive Engagement. Supplemental Resources In addition to the main assessment, the Guide includes a robust set of resources to help clinicians and educators plan and implement meaningful goals: The School Readiness Checklist Teaching Procedures The Kindness Method DSM-5-TR Diagnostic Criteria MONROE Phonetic Sound Inventory Motor Skills Checklist Sensory Systems and Activities Bulk Discounts Available Shop the MOTAS-EL Scoring Booklet, the LOOP-EL Interviews, the MOTAS-EL Play Schemas, and the MOTAS-EL Full Bundle. If you purchase 10-19 of this title, simply apply the code DRTL10 at checkout and receive 10% off your order! If you purchase 20-29 of this title, simply apply the code DRTL20 at checkout and receive 20% off your order! If you purchase 30 of this title, simply apply the code DRTL30 at checkout and receive 30% off your order! About the Authors Anika Hoybjerg, PhD, EdS, BCBA-D, LBA Dr. Hoybjerg is the CEO, founder, and owner of Autism & Behavioral Intervention (ABI), ABA Education Center, and Integrity Billing. Anika has worked in public schools and in private sectors with children and families for over 20 years. Anika is a Doctoral level Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D) and a Licensed School Psychologist. Anika has a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development, a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an Emphasis in Autism, a Master’s degree in Human Exceptionality, a Master’s degree in Neuroscience and Trauma, an Ed.S in School Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis. Anika has presented at regional, national, and international conferences on a variety of topics relating to kindness in ABA services, autism, collaboration, and assessments. Casey Barron, BCBA, LBA  Casey is a practicing Board Certified Behavior Analyst in Salt Lake City, Utah. She has been working in ABA since early 2015, spending several years first working as an RBT then as a BCBA in academic, home, and clinical settings. In addition to her work as a practicing BCBA, Casey works as the clinical director of an ABA center that has supported hundreds of children and where she oversees and trains staff members and future BCBAs. Since becoming a BCBA, Casey has presented at regional and international conferences on case studies from her own clinical practice. Celia Heyman, PhD, BCBA-D Dr. Celia Heyman is a lead consultant at FTF Behavioral Consulting where she consults with schools and clinics on the implementation of the Practical Functional Assessment and Skill-Based Treatment. Celia is also a core faculty at Capella University’s graduate Applied Behavior Analysis program. Celia was a guest editor on the special issue covering compassion for the Behavior Analysis in Practice.  Celia currently serves on the Development Committee of the B.F. Skinner Foundation and is the Student Activities Chairperson for the World Behavior Analysis Day Alliance. She has presented in national and international conferences on topics addressing interfering behaviors, emerging learning instruction, and supervision.