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The How to ABA Podcast
We are Shira and Shayna and we are so excited to bring you our first podcast episode of How to ABA! We are both BCBAs with over twenty years of experience, and as you can imagine, we have created and gathered so many resources in that time. We want to share them with you! That’s why we are here, and that’s why we created this podcast. If you are new to the world of ABA, are looking for new resources, or just looking for a fresh perspective, you’re in the right place!
The How to ABA Podcast
Creating Meaningful Outcomes in ABA with Dr. Anika Hoybjerg
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
Mentioned In This Episode:
ABA Education Center
Measuring What Matters: Meaningful Outcomes with the MOTAS Assessment CEU Event
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How to ABA on YouTube
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