Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi,
Does anyone have a good link to info about the relationship between autism and connective tissue disorders. I’ve found a bunch of academic papers which are a bit dry and technical - anything in plain English?
have you looked into EDS (Ehlers Danlos Syndrome) ?
https://scienceoveracuppa.com/2018/03/18/our-recent-study-on-the-overlap-between-autism-and-ehlers-danlos-syndrome-hypermobility-spectrum-disorders/
Yes, I have EDS... was trying to see if there were other summaries. This link is useful thank you.
You're welcome.
I have suffered from muscular/skeletal issues in my arms for 30 years (RSI type) but am actually beginning to wonder whether it is part of a bigger picture. A yoga teacher I had pointed out that I was definitely hypermobile in several joints so it is an area I am developing an interest in.
Here are another couple of links: https://network.autism.org.uk/forum-discussion/autismaspergers-and-fibromyalgia
https://planetautismblog.wordpress.com/2014/09/11/connective-tissue-disorders-their-correlation-to-autism/
It’s my experience that the pain I feel in my arms is generated from from the muscles in my back. I’m tall and long limbed. I found trigger point release and acupuncture in my back helpful.
Thanks for the links.... :0)