Neurodivergence and hypermobility
- Hannah Ensor
- Feb 27
- 1 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:
Here at the Hypermobility Syndromes Association we have a lot of lived experience and expertise in managing the neurodivergence & hypermobility combination!
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This was a fascinating read—it's eye-opening how neurodivergence and hypermobility often intersect in ways that affect daily life and even sensory experiences. I’ve seen similar discussions in tech spaces, especially where custom setups or software like armourycrates.com can help users adapt their environments for better accessibility and comfort. Thanks for shedding light on this important connection!