Category Archives: Autism Spectrum Disorder

“Why Autism Moms Earn Less“. Research from the Journal Pediatrics reported in Disability Scoop finds mothers of children diagnosed with autism earn 56% less than mothers of typically developing children. Even when compared to mothers of children with other health impairments, these mothers earn 35% less. The study authors speculate the reduction in earning is Continue Reading

Sunnyvale mom kills autistic son, self, police say. A mother who recently told others she felt overwhelmed by caring for her son who had autism, reportedly shot her son, then herself. To read the entire story from the SF Gate, follow the link:  SF Gate Article Caregiving demands will increase sharply in the coming years, Continue Reading

A Schizophrenia Research article reported in the Family Practice News indicates 20% of children who exhibited “autistic-like behaviors” by age 7 experienced psychotic episodes by age 12. The FPN author notes that “It’s unclear whether the associations are driven by a common neurobiological underpinning, social stressors associated with autistic characteristics, or a combination of both, Continue Reading

An article published on MedlinePlus indicates adults with disabilities are 1.5 times more likely to be victims of violence than adults without disabilities. Reviewing the previous year, the investigators found that 6% of adults with intellectual disabilities were victims of violence, while 25% of those challenged with mental illnesses were victimized by violence. To read Continue Reading

Numerous people across the autism community have voiced grave concerns about the proposed definition of autism (i.e., ASD) that is included in the current draft of the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). An article published in MedlinePlus reports on concerns raised by numerous stakeholders about changes in the Continue Reading

Title: Encountering Autism While On Duty: First Responder TrainingLocation: Ventura County Office of Education Conference Center, 5100 Adolfo Road Camarillo, California 93012Link out: Click hereDescription: Ventura County Autism Society is sponsoring a training designed to teach first responders how to recognize difficulties with communication, address behavioral concerns and interact with individuals with autism while on Continue Reading

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

A comedy event to benefit autism featuring an all female lineup of comedians!!! Located at the Cuesta Performing Arts Center, January 28th from 7:00 to 10:00. Please check out our events calendar for details!

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

“Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of complex neurodevelopment disorders, characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior. Autistic disorder, sometimes called autism or classical ASD, is the most severe form of ASD, while other conditions along the spectrum include a milder form known as Asperger syndrome, and Continue Reading