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Neurodivergence and hypermobility

Hannah Ensor
4 days ago1 min read

We began discussing the co-occurrence of hypermobility and neurodivergence on our forums over twenty years ago, and have considered them co-occurring since (like hypermobility it's often 'normal in the family'), putting neurodiversity at the centre of what we do, so seeing current research explaining how and why there's such a crossover is really gratifying (not to mention validating).

Most of our volunteer team is hypermobile and neurodivergent - so for us, that is typical, and we can be a little surprised when someone's not! It means our resources and content are designed and created by and for folk with lived experience of the specific challenges both can present.


Research has linked various types of neurodivergence to hypermobility:

Hypermobility and neurodivergence infographic 1/3: Research as linked various types of neurodivergene to hypermobility. For example, A study found that 50% of participants with a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD or tic disorder demonstrated elevated levels of hypermobility, compared with just 20% of participants from the general population.


Hypermobility and neurodivergence infographic 1/3: When managing the symptoms of hypermobility, any neurodivergent traits that are present (whether diagnosed or not) need to be taken into account. These might include things like: - sensory processing, - executive function issues, - tics. Otherwise management plans may not be sustainable - and therefore won’t be as helpful.


hypermobility and neurodivergence infographic 3/3: Here at the Hypermobility Syndromes Association we have a lot of lived experience and expertise in managing the neurodivergence & hypermobility combination! Follow us on social media, or become a member for practical, relevant information and support.

Here at the Hypermobility Syndromes Association we have a lot of lived experience and expertise in managing the neurodivergence & hypermobility combination!

Follow us on social media, or become a member for practical, relevant information and support.


You can access more resources and support by becoming a member here.

 
 
 

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