Link between Hypermobility and Neurodiversity

3 May 2023 By ella alle Off

Fascinating research by Dr Jessica Eccles on the link between hypermobility, fibromyalgia and neurodiversity. https://www.bsms.ac.uk/about/Contact-us/Staff/Dr-Jessica-Eccles.aspx

Neurodivergent people more likely to experience pain due to hypermobility- SEDS connective – Jane Green and Dr Jessica Eccles. (picture from SEDSconnective.org)

Neurodivergency occurs at a much higher rate amongst people with hypermobility disorders like Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and hypermobility spectrum disorders. What’s the connection? Check out podcast and/ or transcript of the discussion with Dr Jessica Eccles https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/post/embracing-neurodivergency-with-jessica-eccles-m-d

Check out this podcast on hypermobility and neurodiversity https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-christina-crowe-podcast-making-the-invisible-visible/id1608196649?i=1000608253249

Fantastic work at Brighton and Sussex medical school clinical neuroscience department, https://www.bsms.ac.uk/research/neuroscience/presentations-challenging-stereotypes-novel-perspectives-on-autism.aspx and their clinicians/ scientists have published a resource page https://www.bsms.ac.uk/_pdf/research/autism-symposium/useful-resources.pdf

Please see details for Brighton and Sussex Adult neurodevelopmental clinic https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/our-services/community-based-services/adult-neurodevelopment-services/referrals-and-professional-information?open=9809%2C4242%2C4897%2C3770#single-accordion-9809