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Many people living with neurodivergent conditions describe experiencing extremely intense emotional reactions to criticism, rejection, or perceived disapproval. This experience is often referred to as Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) . Although RSD is not currently a formal medical diagnosis, the term is widely used in neurodivergent communities to describe a pattern of severe emotional pain triggered by perceived rejection or criticism. It is particularly common among peo

EDS, hypermobility, and neurodivergence are often rarely diagnosed. Discover why awareness, proper diagnosis, and robust data are vital for children and adults alike.

New research reveals surprising links between bipolar disorder, joint hypermobility, autism and ADHD. Learn why integrated healthcare matters.

Autism policy must recognise the body-brain connection. Physical pain, fatigue, and hypermobility in autistic people are often dismissed as behaviour, causing harm and misdiagnosis. Learn why integrated health policy is critical."

Recent research shows that people with connective tissue disorders face a higher risk of infections, slower healing and lingering inflammation, meaning diagnoses can be easily missed or delayed.

People with EXTREME hypermobility appear to be at particularly high risk for long COVID

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A groundbreaking international survey sheds light on the hidden struggles of thousands living with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and hypermobility spectrum disorders

Emerging research is revealing strong links between neurodivergent conditions such as Autism, ADHD, Dyspraxia, Tourette's dyslexia and physical traits like joint hypermobility, Ehlers–Danlos syndromes and other connective tissue differences.

It's often misdiagnosed as obesity or lymphedema (fluid retention)

Dysphagia is where you have problems swallowing.

It’s one of the more common digestive disorders seen with symptomatic hypermobility GERD GORD

Children are naturally more bendy than adults Women tend to be more flexible than men Your usually get much stiffer as you age

EDS Ehlers-Danlos Autism and ADHD plus other conditions mental health

'groundbreaking era of neuroscience' 'masking pain invalidates your self worth'

I did this voluntarily as I firmly believed children and young people, education staff needed this now and for future generations

'Connecting Autism to Physical Health (Hypermobility)'

Do your emotions hit like a tidal wave? Have you ever felt an overwhelming emotional response so intense that it physically hurts? A sudden wave of shame, embarrassment, sadness or anger at others that feels unbearable? Do other people find your reactions extreme or puzzling? If so, you might be experiencing Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) , a phenomenon often associated with ADHD and Autism. What is RSD? RSD is an extreme emotional response to perceived or actual rejecti

'People with hypermobility who also feel very anxious had busier brain activity ...'

Dysautonomia is dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, which controls essential functions like heart rate, blood pressure,...