A practical, research-informed course on listening, interviewing, and building meaningful goals

This training provides a guided walk-through of the MOTAS (Model of Thinking About Skills) assessment process, designed for BCBAs and clinicians who want a more collaborative, person-centered approach to understanding learner needs. Through clear instruction, creator interviews, and real-world insights from over 800 BCBAs, this course shows how to use MOTAS confidently in supervision, assessment, and treatment planning.

The modules outline not just how to administer the tool, but how to listen deeply, select meaningful targets, and translate findings into report wording and clinically appropriate goals. With step-by-step visuals and guidance from the creators, participants learn how to assess skills, identify subdomains, and use the online platform efficiently. The course also provides practical support around writing reports, meeting medical-necessity standards, and sustaining a compassionate tone throughout assessment and goal development.

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Why Take This Training?

• Learn how to conduct MOTAS interviews using the LOOP method of listening.
• Gain insight from 800+ BCBAs on real implementation and common challenges.
• Develop goals and reports rooted in clinical quality and kindness.

What You’ll Get

• Step-by-step guidance on MOTAS domains, subdomains, and skill assessment.
• Instructional Q&A videos with the creators answering practical application questions.
• Tips for writing reports that meet medical necessity while maintaining compassionate language.
• Training on using the online MOTAS platform.
• The Kindness Method PDF, including research on how kindness enhances assessment and intervention.
• Final takeaway guidance and answers to commonly asked questions.

Complete this course to build confidence using MOTAS in practice, strengthen your interview and assessment approach, and bring more clarity and kindness to goal development.

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