BEINEINU NEWS & NOTES
January 23, 2014
INTERNATIONAL
Pacifier Holder Recall--Playtex is recalling 1.4 million pacifier holders because of concern that a small child could choke if a part of the clip broke off. The clips — used to connect a pacifier to clothing, diaper bags or strollers — can crack and a small part can break off. Playtex has received 99 reports of the holder cracking or breaking. No injuries have been reported. They are recalling 1.25 million clips in the U.S. and 150,000 in Canada. They were sold from 2010 through October 2013 for about $3 at major retailers including Target, Walmart and online at Amazon.com.
Consumers should stop using the pacifier holder and contact Playtex Products Inc. for a refund at (888) 220-2075 or online at www.playtexproducts.com.
USA
Tax Deductions—Tax season in the USA is now upon us. The Beineinu website has a number of articles about tax deductions that families can take for expenses related to their child’s special needs, as well as for adults with expenses related to their disabilities. Please see http://www.beineinu.org/resources/government-agencies/711-tax-a-irs-info .
Autism Study—Participants are being sought for a 12-week study of a medication to help ameliorate the social deficits of autism. This clinical trial will include 130 males between the ages of 18 and 45 nationwide who have a diagnosis of ASD without any intellectual disability, and will take place at approximately 20 sites throughout the USA. In the New York area, the trial is being conducted at the Nathan Kline Institute For Psychiatric Research in Orangeberg, New York. Participants will be compensated for their time. For more information, contact the Nathan Kline Institute at 845-398-2184,
Wandering Prevention--Downloadable article and magazine FREE from THE AUTISM FILE MAGAZINE! For caretakers of people who wander. See http://www.pageturnpro.com/Autism-Media-Channel/55141-AF53_Autism-File_December-January2014/index.html#56
ADHD & Executive Function Webinar—Take the course from the comfort of your own home—no matter where you live!
Perri Hecht and Mindy Rosenthal have produced a webinar about ADHD & Executive Function which will air on February 2, 2014. The purpose of this workshop is to offer research-based strategies and techniques for problems associated with ADHD and executive function, that are both useful and practical. The presentation is comprehensive and covers aspects of both executive function and ADHD. The introduction includes a description of the attributes of executive function as well as neurological underpinnings that help to explain problems that can occur. It is followed by assessment of executive function ability. The remaining sections address memory, focus, planning and organization, self-control and self-esteem. Rather than waiting for the end of the conference to discuss the application of these strategies, recommendations and activities are integrated into the entire presentation.
There is a 90 page handout that contains, in addition to the power points, templates and sheets that can be copied and used for clients. It will be emailed to registrants about a week before the workshop along with log-in information.
There will also be a resource table with numerous games and books. Webinar participants will receive a separate handout detailing everything that is on the resource table as well as a live viewing during the lunch break.
The webinar will be available to registrants for an additional 2 days, so that you need not view it all at once.
This webinar course is approved for SLP: .6 ASHA CEU’s, BCBA: 7 type 2 BACB CEUs, OT: 6 CEU’s. Every participant receives a certificate of completion.
Regular price $139. Beineinu is putting together a group which will receive a discounted price. Contact