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IMFAR 2012: On Communicating Autism Science

Speaker Dana Marnane and TPGA editor & self-advocate Carol Greenburg This session was geared towards scientists, regarding why it makes sense to learn how to communicate autism science; how to write a a great article, and how to get your quotes in to articles. Alison Singer of the Autism Science Foundation put together and chaired this panel. Any errors or omissions are on us. -SR The speakers: Jane Rubinstein: Media Training 101 Karen Weintraub: Working with the Press Dana Marnane: Communicating Directly with Families and Other Stakeholders JANE RUBINSTEIN, Rubenstein and Associates Data show that only 58% of academic scientists are involved in media outreach — 78% of women, ~40% of men. 5% of participants created more than 50% of media quotes. Scientists queried cited lack of time as main barrier, but large number felt lack of skills in media relation as primary barrier to media participation. What is PR?…