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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.

What does being flexible mean for you? Did you know that being very flexible (or hypermobile) can link a range of interconnected health issues, such as fatigue or gastro symptoms?

Join us for a range of FREE events on 28th/29th June. Flexible joints? The bigger picture… It may help you join the dots.

Today we're looking at how we may be able to pull off incredibly graceful climbing, gymnastic, or acrobatic feats, yet be completely unable to simply walk from one room to another without crashing into every item anywhere nearby, before tripping over a shadow! No wonder we're sometimes covered in mystery bruises! #HypermobilityAwarenessWeek