Hypermobility & Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (for Families)

This session explores hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and its high prevalence within autistic and ADHD populations. It examines chronic pain, fatigue, proprioceptive differences, injury risk, diagnostic barriers, and the cumulative impact on mental health, regulation, and daily functioning.

By completing this course, you will:

• Understand what hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is.
• Recognise its prevalence in autism and ADHD.
• Understand links between pain, fatigue, regulation, communication, and sensory sensitivities.
• Recognise proprioceptive and vestibular based injury risks.
• Understand implications for daily functioning.