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08/04/2026

Thanks to the team over at Australian Neurodivergent Parents Association - ANPA for sharing this truly beautiful video. We will be including this in our post-diagnosis information/recommendations from now on!

Discovering You're Autistic is a short animated film that explores what it means to be Autistic through a neuro-affirming lens underpinned by the social mode...

15/12/2025

Thank you to Australian Neurodivergent Parents Association - ANPA for this very important self-care information. We found it helpful and hope you do too 💛

A gentle reminder for our neurodivergent community in Australia 💛

Many neurodivergent people respond to critical or shocking events with intense focus. If you find yourself replaying footage, constantly checking news and commentary, talking about the Bondi events all day, or struggling to sleep, eat, or rest, you may be in a state of hyperfocus.

This is a common neurodivergent response to urgency and threat. It can also be part of vicarious trauma, especially when exposed to distressing or graphic news. Both are part of how our nervous systems normally process information and respond to extreme threats.

The hard part is that even when an event happens outside our immediate environment, our nervous systems can react as if it’s happening right now - even though there is nothing we can personally do to help.

If this sounds familiar, please pause and check the basics:

♥️Drink some water

♥️Eat something, even if it’s small

♥️Take your meds if you have them

♥️Check in with people around you and make sure essential care tasks (especially for kids) are still getting done

If you’re not directly involved, but finding it hard to look away or to interrupt the spiral, it may really help to check in with someone you trust and talk through ways to gently break hyperfocus. We can also share practical strategies in the comments if that would be helpful.

Hyperfocus can be exhausting and can quietly pull us away from our own care needs and caring responsibilities. This is a normal nervous system response and you deserve care too.

Please be gentle with yourselves and with each other 🤍

27/10/2025

We support so many young people and kids with disabilities. Don't miss out on this free event this coming Saturday and Sunday!

01/05/2025

This is always a fantastic expo with lots of the latest Assistive Technology solutions to explore! Free entry and centrally located at the Perth show grounds.

Australia’s foremost exhibition for Assistive Technology, Rehabilitation and Aged Care Equipment: ATSA Perth Expo, 14-15 May 2025

01/05/2025

Thank you Connective Issues for this post. Such a beautiful and powerful artwork by the talented Evelyn! 💙

𝐄𝐃𝐒 & 𝐇𝐒𝐃 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

This May, lets 𝘣𝘦𝘯𝘥 together for EDS & HSD Awareness Month! Let's raise our voices and illuminate the challenges of these conditions, striving for a future where they are met with greater understanding and support. The evocative artwork, "Longing," painted by our own Evelyn Ruth, powerfully conveys this collective desire.

Inspired by the comfort of a child held secure, it reflects the profound desire for unwavering support in navigating life with EDS and HSD, within a healthcare landscape that often feels ill-suited. Evelyn's artwork, first sculpted in clay within her hands, resonated deeply, earning her first place in the The Ehlers-Danlos Society's Zebras Got Talent at the EDS Global Learning Conference this past February.

Let's stand together this May and make that longed-for support a reality for all!

07/02/2025

This weekend Susan is attending The Ehlers-Danlos Society Global Learning Conference 2025 in Brisbane. This is such an inclusive event and the buzz in the building is palpable! What a privilege to be learning and sharing along with other health professionals and people with lived experience.

06/12/2024

With our admin team taking a well-earned break from 20th December, now is the time to reach out to us if wanting to book an Autism, ADHD, and/or cognitive assessment for early 2025. At this stage, our psychologists still have some availability in late January and early February.

Feel free to email us if wanting to know more or to secure your booking.

29/10/2024

We are excited to announce that Psychologist Melissa Nicholls is now accepting expressions of interest for counselling and therapy sessions at JS Therapy Services. Many of you will know Melissa, who has been working with us for many years as an experienced neurodivergent-affirming assessor. Melissa has a special interest in supporting newly diagnosed individuals of all ages and their families.

Sessions may be funded through NDIS (self- and plan-managed plans), private health, Medicare rebate, and privately. If you think you, your child, or your family could benefit from Melissa’s support, get in touch via our enquiry form on our website https://jstherapyservices.com.au/contact/ or by emailing our friendly admin team at [email protected]

22/10/2024

✨ The Ehlers-Danlos Society’s App is Now Live!

Whether you have an Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD), or are a healthcare provider, our app is designed with YOU in mind. 🌍 Get access to symptom tracking, medication summaries, educational resources, diagnostic tools, and more—right at your fingertips. 📱💡

Download Today!

📲 iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-ehlers-danlos-society/id6642710534

📲 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ehlersdanlossociety.edsmobileapp

22/10/2024

Many of us have been waiting for a long time to hear about the results of the HEDGE study. 2025 is not that far away to access the publications! In the meantime...read about how to stay up to date with the genetic study findings.

🧬Exciting HEDGE Study Update!

Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) remains the only type of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) that does not have known genetic markers and diagnosis cannot be confirmed through genetic testing. Many people with hEDS, therefore experience delays in diagnosis, can be misdiagnosed, and can experience delays in accessing suitable treatments.

The Ehlers-Danlos Society’s HEDGE study is a truly global collaborative effort with participants from 86 countries, analyzing 1021 whole-genome sequences from individuals who have hEDS by the 2017 clinical diagnostic criteria.

The HEDGE analysis team is preparing for the publication of their initial findings from the HEDGE (Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Genetic Evaluation) study. The team plans to publish a number of papers, which are expected to be released in 2025.

Ahead of this, the team submitted abstracts describing preliminary work on the HEDGE study to the American Society for Human Genetics (ASHG) conference. The ASHG - American Society of Human Genetics is the world's largest professional community driving the field of human genetics and genomics research and translation, so this is incredible news. The conference committee accepted three abstracts.

Details of how to view the abstracts, lay summaries, and FAQs can be found here: https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/ashg-abstracts/

In addition, The Ehlers-Danlos Society is producing a general Q&A webinar update on the HEDGE Study and the publications, which will be available from November 8, 2024, once the ASHG conference presentation has been given and in compliance with their press release requirement.

To stay up to date with the latest HEDGE news please join our newsletter here: https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/newsletter-sign-up/ HEDGE participants have been contacted in advance by our research team.