What does it take to grow an ABA practice while creating tools that transform the way we assess and support learners? In this conversation with Dr. Anika Hoybjerg, CEO of ABA Education Center and co-creator of The MOTAS assessment, we explore her inspiring journey in the field and the innovations she is bringing to ABA.

Anika shares how her early experiences in Special Olympics and school psychology shaped her perspective and how personal connections to autism led her to open one of Utah’s largest ABA centers. She also takes us inside the creation of The MOTAS, a comprehensive assessment tool designed to build independence and self-advocacy for learners of all ages. From teaching digital safety to fostering self-advocacy in IEP meetings, The MOTAS provides a framework that goes beyond basic life skills to prepare individuals for real-world success.

If you are looking for fresh ideas on assessment, practical strategies for promoting independence, and inspiration from a leader who balances compassion with innovation, this episode is for you.

What’s Inside:

How personal experiences shaped Anika’s path into ABA
The story behind opening and expanding ABA Education Center
Why The MOTAS was created and how it fills gaps left by other assessments
Practical ways to teach independence and self-advocacy skills
Insights on blending neuroscience, trauma-informed care, and ABA practice

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Creating Meaningful Outcomes in ABA with Dr. Anika Hoybjerg