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Table of contents:
Getting Started with SFARI Base
1. Sign in to SFARI ID
Direct your browser to https://ordering.base.sfari.org. Your screen will display the form shown below. If you already have a SFARI ID OpenID, move on to the Obtain a SFARI OpenID section to learn how to obtain one.
Note: Firefox browser is required for SFARI Base. Click here for the free download.
2. Obtain a SFARI OpenID
OpenID is a popular emerging standard for user authentication, which is quickly replacing conventional Usernames and Passwords. With a SFARI ID OpenID, you will be able to access all SFARI resources — including SFARI Base. To get started, follow these steps:
- Click the "Create Account" tab at the top of the page. You will be redirected to a "Sign Up" form.
- Fill out your information, and click "Create Account".
- If your screen displays a success message after clicking the link, you are now logged into SFARI ID.
A Quick Start Guide to SFARI Base  Navigating the SFARI Base web site is simply about navigating the STEPS on the left-hand side and the TABS across the top corresponding to each step.
A. Research Team Affiliation
Once you have affiliated with a research team, it will be displayed at the top of this page. If you affiliate with multiple research teams, a drop down menu will appear and you will be able to select the research team for which you wish to view projects and requests.
B. Steps for Obtaining SFARI Resources
Along the left hand side are a series of steps. These steps coincide with specific actions you will be required to take in order to obtain access to SFARI resources.
Steps can be in one of three states:
- Active - The step you are currently viewing
- Available - A step that you have permission to access
- Unavailable - A step that you do not have permission to access
C. Tabs for Completing Steps
The tabs along the top of the page update, depending on which step is your Active step. When you click a tab, the main content of the page will update. Just like steps, tabs can be unavailable to you if you have not completed all tasks required to view a specific tab.
D. Main Content
This portion of the page is dynamic, and will update depending on which Tab you have clicked within your Active Step.
E. Steps Checklist
This segment of the Main content is unique to the Home: Overview tab. This list shows which steps you currently have access to, and provides a short explanation on how to gain access to any unavailable steps.
How to Gain Access to Each Step
A Breakdown of Steps and Tabs
Home
| Tab Name |
Tab Description |
| Overview |
This tab provides a brief description of SFARI Base and some of the resources available to researchers. |
| SSC Stats |
The SSC Stats contain a list of commonly-used variables, as identified by Dr. Catherine Lord's team at the University of Michigan's Autism and Communication Disorders Center (UMACC), as well as demographic information. |
| Application Checklist |
For returning users to track the status of standing applications. |
| SFARI Policies |
This tab allows you to view all important documentation and resources regarding SFARI Base. Here is where you'll find all policies, as well as contact information for support. |
Research Team
| Tab Name |
Tab Description |
| Overview |
Contains a description of the Research Team tab and FAQs. |
| Affiliate with a New Research Team |
This tab allows you to select an existing research team to affiliate with or register a new research team. |
| Manage this Research Team |
Once you are member of an approved research team, this tab allows you to manage other members and information regarding your research team. |
Families
| Tab Name |
Tab Description |
| Overview |
Contains a description of the Families tab and FAQs. |
| Affiliate with a New Research Team |
This tab allows you to select an existing research team to affiliate with or register a new research team. |
| Define a New Cohort |
This tab allows you to start the process of creating a cohort, or research population. |
Projects
| Tab Name |
Tab Description |
| Overview |
Contains a description of the Projects tab and FAQs. |
| Upload Project Documentation |
The upload project documentation tab allows you to upload your IRB and/or your RDA for approval by the Simons Foundation Reviewer. |
| Define your Research Project(s) |
This tab allows you to manage projects by adding new ones, editing existing ones, and viewing all requests for each project. |
Requests
| Tab Name |
Tab Description |
| Overview |
Contains a description of the Requests tab and FAQs. |
| Phenotype |
This tab allows you to place a phenotype request. |
| Biospecimen |
This tab allows you to place a biospecimen request. |
| Genetic |
This tab allows you to place a genetic request. |
| Recontact |
This tab allows you to place a re-contacting request. |
Data Sets
| Tab Name |
Tab Description |
| Overview |
Contains a description of the Data Sets and FAQs. Once your application is approved, this tab will also contain a link to download the complete data set. |
| Phenotype 2 |
Coming Soon: Measure Selector tool, for downloading a custom subset of the SSC data. |
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