Greetings Science Ambassadors!
Thank you for joining us. Our goal is to provide each of you with a comprehensive overview of the research efforts funded by Autism Speaks. To make the training as flexible as possible, we hope to provide an online training program that will incorporate marketing materials; website text and online video components (think on-line traffic school). This approach will allow you to complete the training at your own pace, and allow for new Science Ambassadors to join at any time without having to wait for in-person training.
Currently we are using the following outline for the development of the Science Ambassador training:
- Introduction
- Science Ambassador Job Description
- About Autism Speaks/Mission
- Brief Overview of Autism Speaks History
- Key Personnel (Science Staff, Review Boards)
- Science Programs
- AGRE
- ATN
- ATP
- CTN
- IAN
- Portfolios and Initiatives
- Science Portfolios (Etiology, Biology, Diagnosis, and Treatment)
- Science Initiatives (Epidemiology Network, Genome Project, Biomarker, Brain Development, Environmental Factors, Baby Sibs, Innovative Technology)
- Grants and Fellowships
- Local Involvement
- Walk Now for Autism
- Calendar of Events
- Media Training
- Resources
- General FAQs
- Glossary of terms and Acronyms
- Scientific News
- Facts about Autism
Moving forward our plan is to meet (via conference calls and emails) in small groups/subcommittees to review and develop the following areas. We have tentatively scheduled conference calls for each subcommittee on the dates noted:
- Science Programs of Autism Speaks (Programs Subcommittee)
- Tuesday, April 29th – 5:00 p.m. PST
- Contact Maria Pons
- Science Initiatives and Portfolios (Initiatives Subcommittee)
- Wednesday, April 30th – 5:00 p.m. PST
- Contact Jung de Castro
- Local Involvement for Science Ambassadors
- Thursday, May 1st – 5:00 p.m. PST
- Contact Tracey MacDonald
Given the geographic diversity of our group, it is difficult to find a time that will work for all. If you are unable to participate in your subcommittee call, please contact the staff person noted. The conference call in information is 1-866-394-9509, enter passcode 7656844#
Subcommittee members:
If you have not yet been assigned to a subcommittee and have a preference, please contact Maria Pons () prior to the end of April.
- Science Programs of Autism Speaks (Programs Subcommittee)
- Contact Maria Pons
- Angie
- Bronte Abraham
- Melinda Elliott
- Tricia Kiefer
- Helen Motokane
- Karina Reinke
- Dan Schlaack
- Kerry Schlaack
- Science Initiatives and Portfolios (Initiatives Subcommittee)
- Contact Jung de Castro
- Reza Forough
- Terri Gonzalez
- Ellen Hager
- Walter Jenner
- Kirsten Sneid
- Karen Thompson
- Sandy Wettig
- Emmy Zuckerman
- Local Involvement for Science Ambassadors
- Contact Tracey MacDonald
- Ann Marie Arcadi
- Carol Christiaanse
- Judy Greenberg
- Dan Joyce
- Jerri Kehdi
- Molly Michelman
- Kim Odishoo
- Cindy Wittels
Thank you all again for your time and support of Autism Speaks.
Warmest regards,
Tracey MacDonald
National Director of Community Development
Autism Speaks
5455 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 2250
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Current Science Materials included:
- General Autism Speaks brochure
- Grants and Fellowships/Targeted Initiatives (one sheet)
- Science Programs (one sheet) –replacing co-branded with AS logo
- CTN – Clinical Trials Network (one sheet) – replacing co-branded with AS logo
- ATN – Autism Treatment Network (one sheet) – replacing co-branded with AS logo
- AGRE brochure (replaced CAN logo) – this brochure is being discontinued and is in the process of being revised
- AGRE Frequently Asked Questions (one sheet)
- ATP brochure
- Voices of Hope (ATP)
- ATP folder – 2006 Findings (8 page)
- IAN brochure
- IAN – Interactive Autism Network (one sheet)
- IAN – Interactive Autism Network (one sheet) “A simple keystroke..”
- Speaking Up newsletter