ASO is partnering with Alliance Services to host an Inclusive Egg Hunt. This event is to celebrate all individuals with a variety of sensory preferences and is designed to accommodate all individuals, including those who require a quieter and more sensory-friendly environment. Date: Sunday, March 23rd, 2025 Location: East Portland Community Center – 740 […]

Women & Non-Binary Friendship Group #2. Meets online only every other Sunday, from 5:30pm - 7:00pm, starting Sunday, March 24, 2024. For female-identifying and non-binary Autistic people, ages 18 and up, looking for an accepting environment in which to hangout with other female-identifying or non-binary Autistic adults. Come chat, relax, or just chill. Participate in […]

(Online) Intersectional Identity Group - Support and Discussion Group for Autistic Adults with Intersectional Identities, age 18+  Meets online every Monday, from 1:30 to 3:00pm. The purpose of this group is to cultivate a safe space to process and discuss what it’s like to have an intersectional autistic identity in the world (e.g., autistic people […]

  Special Needs Families Connect (SNFC) This group is based in Pendleton and has returned to in-person meetings . This is a family support group that meets on the 4th Monday of each month from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. SNFC was created and is facilitated by Winnie Burnett, an ASO Chapter Rep and the parent […]

HYBRID - A Support Group for Autistic adults 18-30 who are seeking community. Meetings are held every other week on Monday, alternating between Zoom & hybrid. Meets from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. When in-person we met in SW Portland. Facilitated by Sadie, an Autistic person. Click here to REGISTER. For more information contact Lori Ball […]

Friendship Group for Autistic Kids (suggested ages: 7 – 13): Meets Every Monday, from 6:00pm – 6:45pm. A place to meet, get to know each other, be silly, explore common interests, and make friends. On alternating Monday meetings, the group plays Minecraft. This group is meeting on-line, with occasional in person meetups. To register and […]

(Online) Support and Discussion Group for Autistic Adults - Tuesday Edition, age 18 + Meets online every Tuesday, from 12:00 to 1:30 pm. Due to the popularity of the Thursday night group, we’ve opened this version that meets as a separate group on Tuesdays. The purpose of this group is to cultivate a safe, affirming […]

Presented by The Autism Society of Oregon Autistic Parents Parenting Group Connecting Autistic Parents This support group is for autistic parents. Our aim is to create a supportive space where you can share your experiences, challenges, and insights as autistic individuals raising children. This is not a parenting class; rather, it's a community where you […]

ASO "Drop In" hours will be offered at the ASO office: 9320 SW Barbur Blvd, Suite 240, Portland, OR 97219 on: Fridays, from 11am - 2pm No appointment needed during "Drop In" hours to stop by & talk to an ASO staff member about Autism resources! Children are welcome! We'll have fidgets and sensory toys […]

Virtual “Happy Hour” for Autistic adults This time is to chat, support each other and forge new friendships. Meetings are the 4th Friday of each month, from 7:30 – 8:30pm. An Autistic run social group for Autistic adults age 40+. To register, click the LINK HERE. For questions or more information contact: Info@AutismSocietyOregon.org or call our office at 503-636-1676. These […]

ASO is partnering with Joieful Connections and Alliance Services to host an Inclusive Egg Hunt. This event is to celebrate all individuals with a variety of sensory preferences and is designed to accommodate all individuals, including those who require a quieter and more sensory-friendly environment. Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025 Location: Chalmers Jones Park ~ […]