Fwd: Autism Information/Services Website

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From: kimfitzgerald@...To: jenniferdantzler@...Sent: 6/21/2010 12:41:11 P.M. Central Daylight TimeSubj: Autism Information/Services Website

Dear Parents:

The state is creating an autism information/services website and is planning to hold a series of focus group meetings across the state to get input on the website (desired content, etc.). They have asked for assistance in identifying people who might be willing to serve on the focus group in Houston (tentatively scheduled for mid-July). The list of the targeted types of participants is below. They are asking for the names and contact information of people who might be willing to attend the focus group meeting. If you know of someone who could fill one of the participant slots (or if you would be willing to do so!), please email the suggested person's name, email address, and daytime phone number to laura.arce@... by the close of business on Thursday, June 24. Please clearly indicate in your email to her which participant slot the suggested participant fills (e.g., Participant Type #5: Doe is the uncle of an individual with ASD). They simply need names and the other basic information requested; they will arrange for formal invitations. Thanks!

TARRC Website Focus Group Participants:

The following participant types represent an ideal group for each session:

1. Parent with Recently Diagnosed Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)*

2. Parent with Older Child with ASD *

3. Parent / Family Member caring for an Adult with ASD *

4. Other Professional * (who in their professional capacity would interact with a person with ASD) - Emergency medical technician, First Responder, police officer, fireman, hospital staff (emergency room staff, doctor, nurse), optometrist, dentist, orthodontist, hairstylist

5. Non-Parent Family Member - Sibling, grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin

6. High-functioning Adult with ASD

7. Service Provider (medical/health field) -- Pediatrician, Neurologist, BCBA, Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, etc.

8. Service Provider (non-medical/health field) - Autism-related business owner, job training/placement counselor, therapy provider (horse, music, etc.), childcare facility owner, group home administrator, respite provider, professional guardian, etc.

9. Researcher with an interest in ASD

10. Special Education Teacher / School Administrator

11. Advocacy or other Autism Organization Representative

*Considered critical participants

Thank you,

Kim Fitzgerald

Corporate Funding Coordinator

Assistant to Dantzler, Executive Director

Including Kids, Inc.

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www.includingkids.org