Category Archives: Caregiving

Many articles, such as one recently published in the New York Times, reveal that the new diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), to be included in the upcoming addition of the fifth edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), will exclude many individuals currently diagnosed with autism (299.00). Similarly, many of Continue Reading

The impact of mental illness, especially when it is untreated, is staggering. For the individual, mental illness can cause suffering, exclusion from society, and a reduced life expectancy. For the family, it can create heartache, stress, and even stigmatization from the community. For society, mental illness can mean millions of dollars in lost productivity as Continue Reading

From the Ventura Star: “Brain injury survivors as well as their family and caregivers can attend a support group in Santa Paula run by the Brain Injury Center of Ventura County. “This is a newly formed, intimate group,” said Yolanda Huerta, support group facilitator and program manager for the center. “We are still identifying and Continue Reading

Welcome to Hayden Consultation Services’ new website!!! We want to make this site a place where you’ll find useful information, resources, and perhaps have an online conversation about a topic we cover that interests you. Though currently no areas are enable, in the future we plan on making it possible for you to leave comments Continue Reading

Caregivers are people that care for those who are dependent upon the support of others. Caregivers can be familial (e.g., parents) or professional (e.g., group home staff). Though care recipients vary across age ranges and levels of ability or disability, caregivers often share basic needs such as emotional and instrumental support. Our hopes for this Continue Reading