Author: Michelle O'Sullivan

September 16, 2018September 17, 2018hypermobility, My Bendy Body Book, self-esteem

A book for kids living with hypermobility

So, how did the My Bendy Body book for kids living with hypermobility come into being? It was initially an idea that […]

April 4, 2016March 1, 2018Fine Motor Skills, gross motor, Motor planning, Planning, Proprioception

Hypermobility, Motor Planning and Dyspraxia

Hypermobility, motor planning and dyspraxia: three massive concepts in one sentence. Let’s start with motor planning (because I’m hoping you already have […]

March 30, 2016February 28, 2018gross motor, hypermobility, Motor planning, Proprioception, sport

Hypermobility and Proprioception: What’s with the clumsiness?

I’ve been asked to comment on the concept of hypermobility and proprioception in children (and adults). This is an interesting topic because […]

March 23, 2016February 28, 2018gross motor, hypermobility, mental health, Motor planning, self-esteem, sport

Hypermobility and self-esteem: When kids are not good at sport

I have been asked to comment on this topic of sport in children with hypermobility and low muscle tone, who aren’t so […]

March 21, 2016March 3, 2018gross motor, hypermobility, sport

Part 3: Sport with Hypermobility: Keeping them moving!

What I didn’t really mention in the previous two posts (Part 1 & Part 2) was what to do if your child […]

March 16, 2016March 1, 2018gross motor, hypermobility, Pain

Part 2: Sport with hypermobility – But they’re good at it!

Part 2: My child has hypermobility, and they’re good at sport. Can they still play? Following on from Part 1: Sport with Hypermobility (if […]

March 14, 2016March 1, 2018gross motor, hypermobility, Pain, sport

Part 1: Sport with hypermobility

I often get asked the question: “Can my child still play sport with hypermobility?” It’s never an easy answer.   Negotiating sport […]

February 17, 2016March 1, 2018Adolescence, diagnosis, fatigue, hypermobility, Pain

Hypermobility in teens: Diagnosis as a teenager

Hypermobility in teens. If you’ve got one, you’re probably hoping someone has some advice for you. I don’t have advice, but I […]

February 10, 2016October 22, 2020diagnosis, early intervention, fatigue, hypermobility

HELP! “My child has hypermobility!?”

I was sitting in a local cafe recently and I overheard two mums chatting about their kids. One of the mums was […]

January 18, 2016January 26, 2019fatigue, hypermobility, Planning, School Readiness

Surviving Term 1 of School

Putting a plan in place to survive term 1 of big school is really important. This is even more important if your […]