Episode 167: From Linebacker to Trailblazer: Empowering Neurodivergent People Through Sports

In Episode 167 Ben chats with Basim Hudeen, a Black Muslim Board Certified Behavior 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. 

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/