'Hyper and Happy'

Understanding Hypermobility as a Key to Neurodiverse Wellbeing

While hyperactivity and hypersensitivity are familiar aspects of neurodiversity, hypermobility—a physical condition affecting joints, connective tissue, and the nervous system—is rarely discussed. Yet its connection to neurodiversity is now scientifically supported and widely observed.

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I draw from decades of hands-on experience to share how recognising hypermobility can shift our perspective:

From waiting for diagnoses to spotting visible signs of hypermobility and offering immediate, practical support.

From viewing visceral hypermobility and the associated Fright, Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn responses as character traits or behaviour issues, to understanding them as underlying physical, neurological, and emotional patterns.

From overlooking the trauma of hypermobility to realising how this trauma can lead to addictive patterns with toddlers to teenagers and into adult life.

From minimising trauma and stress in adults and children, to actively enabling them to achieve greater enjoyment, wellbeing, and brilliance.

I share how our attitude and words can support the instability of hypermobility and enable each adult or child to shine in their own unique ways.

‘Hyper and Happy’ is available now as a free digital book. Click below to read.

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Hyper and Happy Workshop

My next Hyper and Happy Workshop: with Action Trauma, Belfast, Northern Ireland - Friday September 19th

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This session includes open discussion and everyday language— no clinical expertise required. Many participants may find themselves reflecting on their own childhoods or current circumstances with fresh understanding and compassion.

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Identify the characteristics and signs of hypermobility and understand how they relate to neurodiversity in both children and adults.

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Develop awareness of the physical and neurological implications of hypermobility, including its effects on behaviour, emotional regulation, and sensory processing.

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Reframe challenging behaviours by recognizing them as potential responses to unrecognized physical needs rather than solely psychological or behavioural issues.

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Gain practical strategies for offering immediate, compassionate support to individuals showing signs of hypermobility—without waiting for formal diagnoses.

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Encourage self-reflection and empathy through experiential learning and open discussion, fostering deeper understanding of personal and interpersonal experiences related to hypermobility.