Presented by The Autism Society of Oregon Tryon Creek Nature Walk Who: These walks are meant to be a safe space for Autistic individuals, their families, friends, and supporters to be together to enjoy and experience nature without any agenda or judgment.  (Adult walk - ages 18+) This event is for Autistic adults only. We […]

Temporarily Full! Women and Non-Binary Friendship Group for Those on the Autism Spectrum (based in Portland) This group is temporarily full and not accepting more participants at this time. To be placed on a waitlist, please contact ASO at info@AutismSocietyOregon.org or call 503-636-1676. Meets on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month, from 3:30-5:00pm. For female-identifying and non-binary Autistic people, […]

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 […]

(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 […]

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 […]

Social Skills Discussion Group Based in Eugene, with social event outings rotating with meetings. For autistic adults of any age. Meetings are from 6:30 - 8:00pm in Eugene on the 3rd Monday of each odd-numbered month (in person and outdoors, weather permitting). At these meetings, the group chooses an activity for the following even-numbered month. […]

(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 […]

Autism Parent Support Group: Join our Autism Parent Support Group, an online community for parents and caregivers of Autistic children (ages 0-22). We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6:30 -7:30 pm to share experiences, resources, and encouragement. Facilitated by Lori Ball, Programs Director at the Autism Society of Oregon and a parent […]

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 […]

FREE Our on-line group is for parents of children (birth-adult) on the autism spectrum living in Oregon. Meets 4th Saturday each month, from 10:00 – 11:30am.  Cozy up with a morning beverage and join us by computer! Facilitated by Barbara Avila, MS, of Synergy Autism Center. Open to parents of children on spectrum of any age (birth […]

Presented by The Autism Society of Oregon 2nd Annual Autism Walk Salem Riverfront Park Saturday, May 24, 2025 Fun starts at 10 AM The walk is designed to be accessible by all and you are free to walk any distance. Registration is required but FREE, thanks to our admission sponsor Joieful Connections. For more info & to […]