Harnessing Kink for Autistic Clients

Did you know that autistic folks are more likely to be interested in kink than non-autistic people? Do you feel confident in supporting your autistic clients to explore their kinky side? We can harness the unique structure and ethos of BDSM to help our clients in finding sensory joy and strengthening their communication! Join Sabrina Longley and Dr. Kade Sharp as they explain the ethical considerations and benefits of kink in regards to autistic clients. You will leave with actionable activities for your clients to engage in and resources for further exploration.

Dive into...

  • Kink can help with self-attunement and self-actualization!
  • Our Brief Sensation to Kink Flowchart to help clients explore sensory joy. Kinks can promote sensory joy, check out our Brief Sensation to Kink Flowchart!
  • Kink can allow clients to experience different realities.
  • Kink specifically complements autistic traits!
  • Bonus content includes a quick summary of A Kink in the Spectrum research!
  • What's included?
  • 2 hour recorded webinar
  • slides & bonus materials  
  • 2 NBCC CEs*
  • $120
NeuroPebble has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7834. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NeuroPebble is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
*Most licensing boards accept NBCC credits, though it is up to you to confirm if your license, board and state will accept NBCC continuing education units. 

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:
  • Participants will be able to incorporate an ethical, research-based, kink-affirming approach to their clinical practice.
  • This workshop is designed to help participants create interventions for clients based on their unique needs to elicit sensory joy and self-attunement.
  • Participants will be able to discuss multiple options of sensory support through kink for their autistic clients.
  • Participants will be able to identify the non-sexual uses of kink practices to promote autistic wellness.
  • Participants will be able to critique stigma around kink in professional spaces.
Meet the instructors

Kade Sharp, PhD, LICSW, CMHS, CST, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor™

Dr. Kade Sharp (he/they) is a queer autistic trans Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, Certified Sex Therapist, and Child Mental Health Specialist practicing in Washington state. He has his PhD in Clinical Sexology through Modern Sex Therapy Institutes. He specializes in supporting queer, trans and non-binary autistic and AuDHD clients of all ages, as well as neurodivergent supervisees. Kade loves helping people figure out they're autistic, playing board & card games, roleplaying, reality TV, true crime, and his 2 adopted senior cats. You can find Kade at www.kadesharp.com and www.neurokink.org
Patrick Jones - Course author
Patrick Jones - Course author
Meet the instructors

Sabrina Longley, LCSW

Sabrina Longley is a queer, fat, Black, multiply neurodivergent Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Born and mostly raised on Mánu: Yį Įsuwą (Catawba), Lumbee Skaruhreh/Tuscarora, Cheraw, Occaneechi, and Shakori lands (colonially known as the Triangle Area of North Carolina), Sabrina obtained her bachelor's in Psychology from North Carolina Central University and her masters in Social Work from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Sabrina is excited by her work with BBA, queer, fat, and neurodivergent folks. You can find Sabrina at www.radicalinsightsconsulting.com and @radicalinsightconsulting on Facebook and Instagram.

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