Autism Spectrum Disorder and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome - Hypermobility Type: A Case Report
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https://doi.org/10.17696/2318-3691.28.1.2021.1969Keywords:
Autism Spectrum Disorder; Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome; Joint Instability; PainAbstract
Introduction: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome – Hypermobility type (EDS-HT) can occur concomitantly, with the overlap of the characteristics of both conditions. Early diagnosis helps prevent suffering and injuries in patients with these conditions. Objective: To report the case of an adolescent with severe autism and EDS-HT, with musculoskeletal and extra-skeletal manifestations, and how it may affect the patient´s life of and his family. Case Report: This report shows the clinical history of the signs and symptoms of EDS-HT, mainly evidenced by generalized pain, fatigue, dislocations and motor disability, due to Joint Hypermobility (JH). These manifestations may not be noticed by the family members and health professionals, due to the communicative impairment that is part of the manifestations related to ASD. Conclusion: The early identification of signs and symptoms of EDS-HT in childhood could enable a better understanding of its manifestations in patients with ASD. It also enables the prevention of joint dislocations and the proposition of a proper ergonomic design for the home environment to minimize suffering of the patient and his family.
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