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A Promotoras Training Model
Michael V. Maloney Executive Director Organization for Autism Research www.researchautism.org
Organization for Autism Research Founded in 2001
Mission:
Research - Quality of life
Information – Evidence-based/consumer friendly
Education – State of the science/translational
One of four original CDC autism partners
Learn the Signs. Act Early. Campaign
Latino Outreach – Initial Concepts October 2006 – Board discussion
Make OAR’s resources accessible to Latinos
Translate English to Spanish
Life Journey through Autism resource guides
Web site
No $$$$
Develop concept, raise funds, implement
Learn the Signs. Act Early. December 2006 grant opportunity
A different entry point
Developmental milestones pre-autism
Three challenges
Culture
Language
Approach
OAR’s Team KDH Research & Consulting
Kristen Holtz, PhD
Autism/LSAE program design experience
Atlanta based
Fusión mc
Ana Maria Boitel
Language and culture
Community insight/research
Dia de la Mujer Latina – Venus Ginés
Initial Planning Objectives Target young parents in Latino community
Develop a model for community support
Adapt materials to language and culture
Adapt approach to existing systems
Examine communication networks
Develop a strategy and plan of action
The Plan Comes Together Promotoras – lay health workers
Trusted community members
Established healthcare role
Speak the language
Georgia
3rd fastest growing Latino population in the U.S.
Location of KDHRC and CDC
Dia de la Mujer Latina – Venus Ginés
Empowering Promotoras Educate on developmental milestones and warning
signs of autism
Train for outreach
Provide clear, easy to use materials
Test in community-based setting
Training Program Five hour syllabus
Spanish-speaking trainer
Pre- and post- tests
Introduction of materials/tool kit
Practice outreach
Recognition
Promotora Training Guide
Information for the Facilitator Goals and objectives
Use of promotoras in health promotion programs
Recruiting promotoras
Scheduling the training event
Preparing for the training event
Know your material
Facilitation tips
Training Syllabus Welcome/training overview
Introduction to developmental milestones
Developmental milestones and autism
Conducting outreach during a health fair (brief encounter)
Conducting outreach during clinic visits (longer encounter)
Referral information and review
Supporting Tabs Flipchart templates Agenda and Objectives Handout/La Agenda y los Objetivos Autism Spectrum Disorders Fact Sheet/ Hoja informativa sobre los
trastornos del espectro autista Milestone Matching Worksheet and answer key/ Identificación de
Indicadores Outreach Approach Handout/Manual de cómo Atraer la Comunidad Health Fair Scenarios Handout/ Guión con Escenas de las Ferias de
Salud Clinic Visit Scenarios Handout/Manual de Escenas sobre Visitas
Clínicas Referral Information Handout/Manual de Referencia de Información Ethical Pledge/Manual de Compromiso de Comportamiento Certificate of Completion
Flip chart - Spanish
Flip Chart English
Refrigerator Magnet
Community Outreach Feria de la Familia – Cobb County, Ga.
Community health focused
2,000 – 3,000 people
Festival atmosphere
Partnered with Dia de la Mujer Latina
14/18 Promotoras - 500 direct contacts
Feria de la Familia – Washington, DC, Dec.
Exámenes de Dientes
Dental Exam
Exámenes de Diabetes
Diabetes Test
Vacunas para niños
Immunizations for Children
Colesterol/cholesterol
Charlas y Talleres sobre
temas de salud/health
education
Exámenes de la Vista
Vision Test
Sábado- Saturday
4 de Agosto
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cobb Civic Center
528 South Marietta Parkway. Marietta, GA 30060
Ven y disfruta de este día lleno de valiosa información y
servicios de salud totalmente GRATIS
para toda la familia.
!Habrá mucha diversión, música y regalos!
Exámenes de Seno
Breast Exam
Mamogramas
Mammograms
Papanicolau
Pap Smear
Presión Arterial
Blood Pressure
Pruebas VIH/ HIV Tests
Exámenes de la
Columna
Spinal Test
Presented by:
Univision 34 y Día de la
Mujer Latina
For more information please contact Paola Salazar at (404) 926-2304
or pasalazar@univision.net.
Results/Conclusions Latino community is very receptive
Training package was effective
Health fairs work for the broad message
The Promotoras model has significant potential and some limits
OAR’s program will support broader outreach
Lessons Learned Spanish translation is not enough
Information and message must be adapted to culture and the local/target Latino community
Many countries and cultures represented
Beware of stereotypes
Outreach requires a multi-faceted approach
Success through community partnerships
Need to know more
Next Steps Obtain funds for program expansion
Increase capacity of language/culturally adapted resources
Life Journey through Autism guides – Autism Speaks grant
Informational brochure
Flip charts and magnets
OAR Web site
Next Steps (Cont.) Secondary research on cultural biases, barriers, and
stigma
Develop and test new resources
Expand Promotora Training program
Expand community outreach in DC and GA
Fin Preguntas?
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