In Episode 167, Ben chats with Basim Hudeen, a Black Muslim Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst and doctoral student at the Chicago School for Professional Psychology.  After a brief stint as a linebacker with the NFL's New York Giants,  Basim combined his love for sports and his passion for supporting kids and adults with behavioral challenges back to his hometown of Elizabeth, New Jersey, and opened Unlimited ABA Sports where he utilizes behavioral science in the context of athletics to improve lives.  This conversation explores the intersection of Black identity and Islam, highlighting the historical context of the Black church, the significance of name changes upon conversion to Islam, and the importance of Ramadan, the transformative experience of Hajj, and the lessons of patience and gratitude learned through these practices. and the unique experiences of being Black and Muslim in America.

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

BACB: 1.5 Ethics

Contact:

https://www.unlimitedabasports.com/

Links:

Team ABA 

https://teamaballc.com/

Canucks Autism Network

https://canucksautism.ca/

Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:

Black Liberation Psychology 

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-98-black-liberation-psychology-a-conversation-with-dr-evan-auguste/

Culturally Affirming Special Education in Panamanian and Muslim Culture

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-108-culturally-affirming-special-education-in-panamanian-and-muslim-culture-with-dr-naima-bhana-lopez/

Culturally Safe Harm Reduction 

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-132-culturally-safe-harm-reduction-with-rachelle-gladue-pisimoyapiy-ka-nipawit/