Dr. Anika Hoybjerg is the CEO of ABA Education Center and co-creator of The MOTAS assessment, a comprehensive assessment tool designed to build independence and support meaningful outcomes for learners of all ages. In this episode, 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. She shares 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. 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.
Join us for an exciting CEU event with Dr. Anika Hoybjerg and BCBA Casey Barron, Measuring What Matters: Meaningful Outcomes with the MOTAS Assessment, on Thursday, September 18th at 12pm ET. Sign up below!
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
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