{"product_id":"the-motas-meaningful-outcomes-treatment-assessment-scale-guide-ebook","title":"The MOTAS (Meaningful Outcomes Treatment \u0026 Assessment Scale) Guide - The eBook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that this product is an eBook\/Digital Download, and is available for you to download to your device via an eReader immediately after your purchase. An email with access directions will be sent to you.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow available as an\u003cstrong\u003e eBook!\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eMOTAS (Meaningful Outcomes Treatment \u0026amp; Assessment Scale) Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e eBook is a comprehensive, criterion-referenced skills assessment focusing on \u003cstrong\u003epersonalizing interventions\u003c\/strong\u003e for people with autism and related disabilities. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Meaningful Outcomes” refers to the importance of \u003cstrong\u003epersonalizing and adapting interventions\u003c\/strong\u003e to meet the diverse and changing needs of individuals with autism and their families. The MOTAS:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeks to promote progress that is compatible with the individual’s own history and individual growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocuses on areas of progress and performance that are deemed most meaningful by clients and their families. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs meant to be used by individuals in clinical, home, school, group home, or community settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWas designed by BCBAs with input from autistic individuals, parents, caregivers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, developmental psychologists, and school psychologists. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamining nearly\u003cstrong\u003e 1,200 items across 20 domains\u003c\/strong\u003e, the MOTAS evaluates an individual’s \u003cstrong\u003epresent skill levels\u003c\/strong\u003e and determines \u003cstrong\u003eareas that may require teaching to further increase independence and quality of life.\u003c\/strong\u003e Domains include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-Awareness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial Behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToileting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHygiene and Personal Care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEating and Food Preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeisure Skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral Safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcademic Readiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelationships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerspective Taking and Cognitive Flexibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShopping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransportation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime Management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany domains also contain specific goals related to flexibility, safety, and problem-solving. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MOTAS includes an easy-to-use grid system for scoring and summarizing a client's skill levels. Additional scoring pages are available in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/difflearn.com\/products\/motas-scoring-booklet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMOTAS Scoring Booklet\u003c\/a\u003e, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/difflearn.com\/products\/the-motas-online-platform\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMOTAS Online platform\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMOTAS Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eeBook\u003c\/strong\u003e also includes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Kindness Method: A list of goals for those providing services for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, centering on compassionate care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDSM-5-TR Diagnostic Criteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMONROE Phonetic Sound Inventory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor Skills Checklist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensory Systems and Activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplementary Materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1788\/7187\/files\/Printable_MOTAS_Grid.xlsx?v=1764694583\"\u003ePrintable MOTAS Grid\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnika Hoybjerg, PhD, EdS, BCBA-D, LBA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr. Hoybjerg is the founder, owner, and CEO of Autism \u0026amp; Behavioral Intervention (ABI) (a clinic-based ABA center in Draper, UT), ABA Education Center, and Integrity Billing. In addition to founding and leading these companies, Anika has worked in public schools and in private sectors with children and families for over 20 years. 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, an Ed.S in School Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis. Anika is a Doctoral level Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D) and a Licensed School Psychologist. Anika is currently working towards a Master’s degree in Neuroscience and Trauma. Anika has presented at regional, national, and international conferences on a variety of topics relating to autism, collaboration, and assessments. Anika has done research, including her dissertation, on the importance of implementing kindness into every single interaction and treatment approach with staff, clients, and families. As a school psychologist, behavior analyst, and a creator of the Meaningful Outcomes Treatment and Assessment Scale (MOTAS), Anika understands the importance of advocating to promote independence and higher quality of life for those individuals on the autism spectrum. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCasey Barron, BCBA, LBA \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCasey 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 personally trains staff members and future BCBA’s. Since becoming a BCBA, Casey has presented at regional and international conferences on case studies from her own clinical practice. Her time in the field has provided her with many opportunities and experiences to work with a number of families and dedicated professionals. It is because of her experience with these individuals that she was inspired to create a tool to help individuals think critically and creatively, and truly focus on the goals, skills, and required knowledge to help those we serve have as many opportunities as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Different Roads","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":50659690184998,"sku":"DRE 321A","price":947.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1788\/7187\/files\/eBook_Website_Cover.png?v=1736544364","url":"https:\/\/difflearn.com\/products\/the-motas-meaningful-outcomes-treatment-assessment-scale-guide-ebook","provider":"Different Roads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}