Category Archives: Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • Encountering Autism While On Duty: First Responder Training

    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

  • New Definition of Autism Will Exclude Many . . .

    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

  • Stand Up For Autism!!!

    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!!!

    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

  • From the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

    “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