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

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The MOTAS-EL Guide eBook is the complete digital version of the Meaningful Outcomes Treatment & Assessment Scale – Early Learner (MOTAS-EL) manual. It contains the full instructional content of the print guide and serves as the central reference for administering, scoring, and interpreting the MOTAS-EL assessment for children ages 0–5.

The eBook format provides convenient access for professionals who prefer to reference the guide on a computer or tablet during assessment or planning. It is identical in content to the print version and designed for seamless use with the LOOP-EL Interviews and MOTAS-EL Scoring Booklet.

About the Domains

This autism assessment eBook guide outlines how to evaluate over 900 individual skills across 17 developmental domains, including communication, play, self-awareness, social behavior, transitions, and early self-care routines. Each domain is described in detail, with guidance for identifying meaningful goals and ensuring that assessment remains developmentally appropriate for very young learners with autism or related developmental differences.

The 17 MOTAS-EL 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

Also included are all supplemental reference materials found in the print edition:

• 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

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.