Behaviour Analytic and Consultative Services
Providing an Individualized, Person-Centred Approach to Behaviour Change from a Functional Contextual Point of View
Mary Penrice-Edmondson, M.S., BCBA
Biography
With a longstanding commitment to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, dual diagnoses, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Mary has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) since 2019. Her clinical expertise focuses on the design and implementation of behavior support plans for individuals exhibiting high-intensity behaviors, including severe aggression and self-injury. She has collaborated extensively with multidisciplinary teams across home, residential, inpatient, educational, and community-based settings.
Currently serving as a District Behavior Specialist with the Richmond School District, Mary provides consultative support to educators and school-based teams, with a focus on inclusive practices and the application of evidence-based interventions within public education. In addition to her work in the school system, she holds a small private practice, Quadrant Behaviour Consultation, where she offers behavior analytic services, consultation, and training to families, organizations, and community professionals. Mary has presented at local behaviour analytic conferences and regularly facilitates professional development for caregivers, educators, and human service organizations.
Mary is also actively involved in the supervision and mentorship of candidates pursuing BCBA certification. Her work integrates principles of Functional Contextualism, utilizing tools such as the ACT Matrix and Pro-Social Matrix to enhance psychological flexibility and promote socially meaningful behavior change.
Upcoming CEU Events for BCBAs
Event Co-Presenter
Monica Peters, M.ADS | BCBA Behaviour Services, COAST Team |
CREDENTIALS & TRAINING
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Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2014
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Master's in Applied Disabilities Studies, ABA Specialization — Brock University
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Certified ACT Matrix Trainer since 2020, trained directly by Dr. Kevin Polk
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Supporting individuals with IDD, ASD & co-occurring mental health since 2008
BIOGRAPHY
Monica Peters earned her Master’s in Applied Disabilities Studies (ABA specialization) from Brock University and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in 2014. Since 2008, she has supported children, adolescents, and adults with moderate to profound intellectual disabilities, co-occurring mental health challenges, and autism spectrum disorder—always in close collaboration with their families and caregivers.
As a research assistant with Dr. Alison Cox at Brock University, Monica is exploring how psychotropic medications relate and impact challenging behaviours in adults with dual diagnoses. She also serves as a Behaviour Analyst with Nova Scotia Health Authority’s community outreach program (COAST), working alongside group homes, family residences, and hospital units to build consistent supports that enhance both safety and quality of life for adults aged 19 and up.
Since 2018, Monica has volunteered with the Atlantic Provinces Association for Behavior Analysis (APABA), holding the roles of secretary, president-elect, and president. Through these positions she’s helped connect practitioners across Atlantic Canada and create opportunities for shared learning.
In her clinical work, Monica applies Nonlinear Contingency Analysis—a systems-informed framework—to understand the personal and environmental factors that maintain behaviours, and to co-design interventions that fit each individual’s context.
Monica was trained directly by Dr. Kevin Polk, developer of the ACT Matrix, and has been a certified ACT Matrix Trainer since 2020. She integrates the Matrix as a core framework in her consultation work with caregivers, using it to clarify values, identify workability, and support flexible, values-consistent responding in the people who support her clients.