Link between EDS and Autism

Did you know there is a link between EDS and Autism? 

I just got a diagnosis of Level 1 Autism at the age of 52.  

Here is a study showing the link:  

Autism in the context of joint hypermobility, hypermobility spectrum disorders, and Ehlers-Danlos syndromes: A systematic review and prevalence meta-analyses. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40145613/ 

"The overall prevalence of HSD/EDS in autistic samples was 27.9%, but 39% if HSD/EDS were assessed clinically."

Explains a lot for me. Social issues, emotional over-reactions, rejection issues.  

According to this site (https://goldencaretherapy.com/autism-emotional-sensitivity-an-overview/) 

Emotional Regulation Challenges

"One of the core challenges that individuals with autism often face is regulating their emotions effectively.

People with high-functioning autism may experience intense emotions in response to seemingly insignificant events and have difficulty labeling and controlling their emotions. This can lead to emotional dysregulation, which may manifest as outbursts, meltdowns, or withdrawal."

Rejection Sensitivity

"Autistic individuals may experience rejection at a higher rate than their non-autistic peers. This can lead to a constant sense of feeling like they are doing everything wrong and second-guessing many interactions.

This experience of rejection sensitivity can be distressing and impact self-esteem and overall well-being. In some cases, it may lead to the development of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), a phenomenon where perceived rejection or failure can feel intensely emotionally painful for many autistic people."