• Cobb J
• Postlethwaite R
• McIvor C

• Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Child
• Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
• Male
• Open Access Document
• Quality of Life
• Subluxation

Background: An 11-year old male was presented for care with a complex medical history including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. The mother was seeking nervous system care to assist with his quality of life.

Intervention: The patient was placed on a course of care using the Advanced Biostructural Correction Technique, adapted to suit the patient’s tolerance, age and Ehlers-Danlos specific hypermobility.  

Outcomes: The patient immediately began to show improvements in respiratory function. As the care plan progressed, the patient’s mood, behaviour, and engagement with environment improved concomitant with his postural findings and other objective measures. 

Conclusion: This case report provides initial indications that Chiropractic care can successfully be deployed to support Ehlers-Danlos patients, and may contribute to optimal management of neurodevelopmental disorders. Further research is required to confirm these effects. 

Author keywords: Chiropractic - Subluxation - Advanced Biostructural Correction Technique - Quality of Life - ADHD - Autism Spectrum Disorder - Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

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