Hypotonia/hypermobility and dyspraxia/AS

[hels9]

I was wondering how many of those of you with children with AS or dyspraxia had also been told that your child has hypotonia? Is this very commonly found as one of the symptoms?

My son is hypotonic and hypermobile and the information on hypotonia always states that hypotonia is a symptom, not a diagnosis in itself, and as such my son therefore has no official diagnosis. However, it is often mentioned on websites about AS and dyspraxia that people with these disorders are often hypotonic. Does this mean that hypotonia is considered a part of the diagnosis (ie an indicator of either of these conditions, albeit not essential for diagnosis) and that therefore no further investigation into the hypotonia as a separate issue is warranted once a diagnosis of dyspraxia or AS is obtained??? Is it just assumed in these circumstances that the hypotonia, like the dyspraxia/AS, is caused by the unusual make up of the brain?

[mm22bys]

Hels9, I don't know! but I thought I would bump for you anyway...

All the best,

[chocolateteapot]

My DD has dyspraxia, hypermobility and hypotonia. I have a very vague feeling that I was told that hypotonia usually accompanies hypermobility. I guess that they would only be particularly concerned about the hyptonia if it meant that things like insoles/piedro boots were needed. But I am guessing now, so hopefully someone else who knows the proper answer will be along.

[Blandmum]

ds has a dx of dyspraxia, but not either of the others. In fact he has no probelms with gross motor co-ordination at all. I have often wondered if dysgraphia would have been a better dx. But then, I suppose I'm not an ed psych

[hels9]

Thanks, chocolateteapot. Have they ever suggested a possible cause for your son's hypermobility and hypotonia? (eg they did want to do a blood test early on to rule out duchennes muscular dystrophy for my son, and also looked at his eyes and heart, to rule out marfan's syndrome). If not, what age was he when you were told he was hypotonic and hypermobile? Did that come along with the dyspraxia diagnosis, or was he described as hypotonic at first and then subsequently as dyspraxic?

[chocolateteapot]

It all came together, she was just over 5 and had been in reception for about 6 months. My Mum was very good at gymnastics and I've always been very flexible in some joints so I think there is a hereditary component going on. She didn't have any blood tests or anything like that.

[hels9]

Oops - should have noticed you'd put DD! Sorry...

[hels9]

Bump?

[hels9]

For anyone who's interested, I've got my answer from the paediatrician - my son's hypotonia and hypermobility are a separate issue from dyspraxia or AS. He's going to see a neurologist and geneticist to rule out any conditions that could cause serious problems with his quality of life in future.