Are we aware of all the characteristics of Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Autism Spectrum in our kink play partners or in ourselves? How does it affect BDSM play or our power exchange relationships? In this workshop we will discuss the ways in which ADHD or Autism affect kink play, and the potential coping skills implicit in kink activities for people with ADHD or Autism.
We will have a small panel of community members who can share their lived experience about the intersection of kink and neurodiversity.
We do recognize that neurodiversity includes quite a number of other differences and dynamics, but for this time together, we will concentrate on ADHD and Autism.
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Presenters
Richard A. Sprott, PhD
Richard Sprott (he/him) is a developmental research psychologist, and co-founder of TASHRA (The Alternative Sexualities Health Research Alliance). He is currently directing research projects focused on identity development and health/well-being in people involved in kink/BDSM sexuality, and polyamory or consensual non-monogamy. Richard currently teaches courses in the Department of Human Development and Women's Studies at California State University, East Bay and graduate level courses at various universities in the Bay Area, including UC Berkeley, Alliant International University and Holy Names University. He also directs the LDG Mentoring Program.
Anna Randall
Anna Randall, DHS, LCSW, MPH (she/her/hers) is co-founder & Executive Director of TASHRA - The Alternative Sexualities Health Research Alliance ( tashra.org), a national nonprofit research and clinical training organization. She holds a Doctorate in Human Sexuality, a Masters in Public Health, and a Masters in Social Work from Boston Univ. Dr. Randall is a published researcher on the lived-experienced of kink-involved (BDSM & fetish) individuals, a sex therapist & adjunct faculty at Widener University.