Episode 190: Behavior Analysis and Indigenous Ways of Being with Leslie Peters

Author: Ben Reiman
Published: Fri 03 Jan 2025
Episode Link: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/behavior-analysis-and-indigenous-ways-of-being-with-leslie-peters/

In Episode 190, Leslie Peters shares her story as a Métis individual, exploring her family history, cultural identity, and the impact of colonization. Leslie discusses her professional role in student support services in the Yukon, her experiences growing up in a mixed heritage family, and the importance of understanding and embracing Métis culture. The conversation delves into the complexities of identity, the historical context of the fur trade, and the significance of cultural practices in parenting. Peters also reflects on the interplay between science and Indigenous knowledge, emphasizing the healing potential of recognizing the shared experiences of both colonizers and the colonized. The discussion transitions into the intersection of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Indigenous approaches, emphasizing the need for culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices. Leslie shares her journey into the field of ABA, highlighting the challenges and misconceptions she faced, and how she aims to integrate Indigenous perspectives into her work.

Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)

BACB: 1.5 Ethics

IBAO: 1.5 Ethics

QABA: 1.5 Ethics

Contact Leslie:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-peters-5b011b44/

Email:

[email protected]

Links:

Moose Factory Metis

https://www.ontariometisfacts.com/post/major-metis-presence-moose-factory

https://www.ontariometisfacts.com/post/the-turners-a-metis-family

Metis Nation of Ontario

https://www.metisnation.org/

Autism Yukon

https://autismyukon.org/

Neurosequential Model

https://www.neurosequential.com/

Dr. Richard Stock

https://www.capilanou.ca/programs--courses/search--select/explore-our-areas-of-study/faculty-profiles/richard-stock/

Articles Discussed:

Penney, A.M., Bateman, K.J., Veverka, Y. et al. Compassion: The Eighth Dimension of Applied Behavior Analysis. Behav Analysis Practice (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-023-00888-9

Wolf M. M. (1978). Social validity: the case for subjective measurement or how applied behavior analysis is finding its heart. Journal of applied behavior analysis, 11(2), 203–214. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1978.11-203

Beaulieu, L., Kwak, D., Jimenez-Gomez, C., & Morgan, G. (2024). Implementing culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices with checklists and goal setting. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 57(4), 821–839. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.1095

Stack, A., & Lucyshyn, J. (2019). Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Experience of Traumatic Events: Review of the Current Literature to Inform Modifications to a Treatment Model for Children with Autism. Journal of autism and developmental disorders, 49(4), 1613–1625. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-018-3854-9

Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Mentioned:

Episode 162 Michael Yellow Bird

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-162-the-decolonization-equation-with-dr-michael-yellow-bird/

Episode 148 Deb Fernando

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-148-behaviour-analysis-in-first-nation-communities-of-australia/

Episode 147 Jaxcy Turietta

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-147-the-chickasaw-behavior-analyst-with-dr-jaxcy-odom/

Episode 130 Jordyn Burleson

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-130-the-tonowanda-seneca-behavior-technician-with-jordyn-burleson-rbt/

Episode 117

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-117-the-lakota-bcba-with-valerie-clack-ma-bcbalba/

Episode 106 Mari Cerda