Proprioception, interoception, dyspraxia, apraxia, and hypermobility disorders in ADHD and Autism. A collection of stories describing these commonly co-occurring conditions.
Clumsy, or Neurodivergent?
Interoception, proprioception, and postural sway. An explanation of some unexpected ADHD and Autistic traits, such as difficulties with various sensorimotor skills.
Postural Sway in ADHD and Autism
Postural instability, toe-walking, and other characteristic Autistic and ADHD walks. Postural Sway in ADHD and Autism: what does it actually mean, and why is it important to understand?
Interoception And Emotional Regulation
Why it’s important to know how your emotions physically feel in your body. Have you ever been surprised by the sudden intensity of your own emotions? One minute you thought you were calm, cool, and collected, and the next you were flying off the handle? …Just me, then? (Hopefully not just me).
Motor Dyspraxia, Autism, And ADHD
Motor dyspraxia impacts one’s ability to balance and coordinate movements, and is very common in Autistics and people with ADHD.
Dyspraxia And Apraxia
Motor and coordination issues in Autism and ADHD. As many as 87% of Autistics have co-occurring motor issues, and one study found a prevalence rate of 75% of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) in children with ADHD.
Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders
May is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month. Most cases of EDS are rare, some of the more common types are hyper-mobile (hEDS), classic (cEDS), and vascular (vEDS).
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