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The Misfit Behaviorists - Practical Strategies for Special Education and ABA ProfessionalsAuthor: Audra Jensen, Caitlin Beltran, Sami Brown
Are you a teacher looking for support with students with diverse needs or behavior management in the classroom? Tune into The Misfit Behaviorists podcast, hosted by Caitlin Beltran, Audra Jensen, and Sami Brown, three BCBAs (and two special education teachers), as they bring you actionable tips to behavior reduction and skill acquisition. Listen to evidence-based strategies with a student-centered focus as they share practical advice for special education teachers, behavior support teachers, BCBAs, and ABA professionals. Whether you're seeking advice or just want to laugh, new to the field or a veteran looking for a fresh perspective, tune in for this unique blend of professional expertise and real-life experience. Weekly episodes will be concise, because we know your time is limited! Dont miss it! Join the Facebook group for collaboration and freebies: https://abainschool.com/misfits More, you say? Were here for you!Apple podcast abainschool.com/misfitsonappleInstagram @themisfitbehavioristsYouTube @themisfitbehaviorists Find us!Audra abainschool.comCaitlin beltransbehaviorbasics.comSami behavioranalyticsupport.com Rate, Review, Like & Subscribe so you dont miss an episode! Showing this love helps us get out to more educators out there! Language: en-us Genres: Courses, Education, How To Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Ep. 70: Modernizing ABA Assessment – Flexibility, Self-Awareness, and Real-Life Skills
Episode 70
Tuesday, 9 December, 2025
Every BCBA and teacher has lived the moment: you pour months into an intervention… only to open an assessment and think, “Wait. Where did all that progress go?”In this episode, Caitlin sits down with Casey Barron and Dr. Anika Hoybjerg—creators of the Meaningful Outcomes Treatment and Assessment Scale (MOTAS)—to talk about why so many traditional tools miss the skills that matter most, and how the MOTAS fills those gaps with flexible, functional, and family-aligned assessment practices.🔑 Key Takeaways• Why MOTAS? It addresses gaps in VB-MAPP/ABLLS/AFLS—especially flexibility, perspective taking, self-awareness, and AAC communication.• Flexibility Matters: Rigid routines often block participation, independence, and community access—yet many assessments don’t measure this growth.• Generalization Is Built In: The MOTAS scoring system highlights independence and generalization & maintenance from the start.• One Scoring System: A consistent 0–5 scale across all 20 domains makes scoring faster, clearer, and more useful for treatment planning.• Insurance-Friendly: The DSM-5 criteria and medical necessity links are included—huge time-savers for BCBAs writing plans and submitting authorizations.• Comprehensive Without Being Overwhelming: Practitioners can use a whole domain or just supplement missing areas like AAC, self-awareness, or perspective taking.• Practical for All Ages: Designed for ages 5+, with an early-learner (0–5) version coming in 2026.📦 Resources & Links• Learn more about the MOTAS through Different Roads to Learning (ask the creators for their 20% discount!) • Follow MOTAS updates from Casey & Anika → anika.hoybjerg@abilearningcenter.com and https://abilearningcenter.com/• Related Episodes:Crisis Cycle → https://abainschool.com/ep57FBA Mini-Series → https://abainschool.com/ep31part1• Join the Misfit Behaviorists Facebook Group → https://abainschool.com/misfits🤝 Join Us💬 Tell us if you’ve tried the MOTAS or want to! Drop your thoughts in the Misfit Behaviorists Facebook Group.🎧 Subscribe on YouTube or your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.📢 Tag us on Instagram when you try a goal or domain from the MOTAS—we love seeing what resonates!Join the Facebook group for collaboration and freebies: The Misfit Behaviorists😍 More, you say? We’re here for you! Apple podcast | The Misfit Behaviorists Instagram | @themisfitbehaviorists YouTube | @themisfitbehaviorists 👋 Find us! Audra | ABA in School Caitlin | Beltran’s Behavior Basics Sami | B.A.S.S. 🖱️ Rate, Review, Like & Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Showing this love helps us get out to more educators out there!
