Women & Non-Binary Friendship Group #2 (online only)
2026-09-20 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Women & Non-Binary Friendship Group #2. Meets online only every other Sunday, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm.
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 great discussions and/or activities (or not) of your choosing!
This group is facilitated by Erika Kraft, an Autistic adult who identifies as nonbinary.
Register at LINK HERE
Questions? Contact LoriB@AutismSocietyOregon.org or call us at 503-636-1676.
These support groups are intended to create a safe environment for Autistic adults, whether formally diagnosed or not. If you do not identify as Autistic, kindly do not join this group.

Intersectional Identity Group (online)
2026-09-21 13:30 - 15:00 | Online, OR, United States
(Online) Intersectional Identity Group – Support and Discussion Group for Autistic Adults with Intersectional Identities, age 18+
Meets online every Monday, from 1:30 – 3:00 PM.
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 who are also: people of color, trans, queer, gender queer, assigned female at birth, etc).
Please note, this is not to assume that we will all understand each other’s experience, but that we do understand having an intersectional identity comes with extra complexities.
This is a peer support group facilitated by an Autistic Trans and Queer person.
Register for the group by contacting Lori Ball at LoriB@autismsocietyoregon.org or 503-636-1676.
These support groups are intended to create a safe environment for Autistic adults, whether formally diagnosed or not. If you do not identify as Autistic, kindly do not join this group.

Fun With Legos (Beaverton)
2026-09-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Unified Art Studio, 6700 SW 105th Ave. #106, Beaverton, 97008, United States
Presented by The Connection Club in Partnership with The Autism Society of Oregon & Program for Intellectual Empowerment
Fun With Legos – Beaverton Recurring Event
This is a fun evening to come build a project with Legos (which you get to take home and keep). Legos and pizza/light snacks/drinks will be provided.
Date: 3rd Monday of Every Month
Time: 5pm – 8pm
Location: Unified Art Studio – 6700 SW 105th Ave. #106, , OR 97008
Free event. Limited Space. Must register to attend.
Register at LINK HERE
Questions? Contact ED@connectionclub.com

Friendship Group for Autistic Kids (suggested ages: 7 – 13)
2026-09-21 18:00 - 18:45
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 get a Zoom link, please go to LINK
Questions? Email Events@AutismSocietyOregon.org or call 503-636-1676

Online Young Adult Social Group (Ages 18–30)
2026-09-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Online, OR, United States
Meets: 2nd Saturday & 3rd Monday of each month. In months where the dates are too close together, the Monday group meets on the following Monday.
Time: 6:30–7:30 PM
This peer-led social group is for young adults ages 18–30 who are no longer in school.
Participants must be at least 18 years old; the group is not open to minors.
Two group consultants attend each session to help create a socially safe environment by mediating conflict when needed and supporting participants in making connections.
Please note: This is not a skill-building class.
To sign up or request more information:
Contact Peggy Piers at LINK.
To register:
Saturday meeting registration at LINK HERE
Monday meeting registration at LINK HERE
To register, please contact Peggy Piers at piers.p@comcast.net.

Sensory Friendly Movie (Eugene)
2026-09-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Metro Cinemas, 888 Willamette St, Eugene, 97401, 97401, United States
Presented by The Autism Society of Oregon
Sensory Friendly Movie
3rd Monday of each month at 6:30 PM
FREE – Must register to attend
At Metro Cinemas in Eugene
Sign up at LINK HERE
For information on all our Sensory Movie offerings around the state, see the LINK HERE
Questions? Email Events@AutismSocietyOregon.org or call 503-636-1676.

Sensory Friendly Movie (Cornelius)
2026-09-23 08:00 - 20:00 | Cornelius 10 Cinemas, 200 N 26th Ave, Cornelius, OR, 97113, United States
Presented by The Autism Society of Oregon
Sensory Friendly Movie
4th Wednesday of each month, check LINK HERE for showtime.
FREE – Must register to attend
At Cornelius 10 Cinemas
Sign up at LINK HERE
For information on all our Sensory Movie offerings around the state, see the LINK HERE
Questions? Email Events@AutismSocietyOregon.org or call 503-636-1676.

Support and Discussion Group for Autistic Adults - Wednesday Edition, age 18+ (Online)
2026-09-23 15:30 - 17:00 | Online, OR, United States
(Online) Support and Discussion Group for Autistic Adults – Wednesday Edition, age 18 +
Meets online every Wednesday, from 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
The purpose of this group is to cultivate a safe, affirming space to process and discuss what it’s like to be autistic in the world.
Facilitated by Rae (he/him), an Autistic person. This group is a stand alone peer support group.
Click here to REGISTER.
For more information contact Lori Ball at LoriB@autismsocietyoregon.org or 503-636-1676.
These support groups are intended to create a safe environment for Autistic adults, whether formally diagnosed or not. If you do not identify as Autistic, kindly do not join this group.

Autistic Parents Parenting Group (online)
2026-09-24 13:30 - 14:30 | Online, OR, United States
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 can connect with others who understand your unique perspective.
Meets every other Thursday.
1:30-2:30 PM
Register at LINK HERE
Questions? Email LoriB@AutismSocietyOregon.org or call 503-636-1676
These support groups are intended to create a safe environment for Autistic adults, whether formally diagnosed or not. If you do not identify as Autistic, kindly do not join this group.

Support and Discussion Group for Autistic Adults Thursday Edition, age 18+ (Online)
2026-09-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Online, OR, United States
Presented by The Autism Society of Oregon
(Online) Support and Discussion Group for Autistic Adults – Thursday Edition, age 18 + Meets online every Thursday, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm.
The purpose of this group is to cultivate a safe, affirming space to process and discuss what it’s like to be autistic in the world.
We will be reviewing books, talking about neurodiversity, and openly talking about life on the spectrum in general.
The group is facilitated by Lisa Sawyer, an Autistic adult and a peer. Lisa is an active volunteer in the community, having worked many years in homeless services and peer support for adults. In this group, we strive to foster connection, have open dialogue in all areas that challenge and support us, making this a shared journey – never a solo one – in a safe and welcoming community.
Register for the Thursday group at the LINK HERE.
For more information contact Lori Ball at LoriB@autismsocietyoregon.org or 503-636-1676.
These support groups are intended to create a safe environment for Autistic adults, whether formally diagnosed or not. If you do not identify as Autistic, kindly do not join this group.
Due to the popularity of the Thursday night group, we’ve opened a version that meets as a separate group on Wednesday afternoons. Registration for the Wednesday group can be found at the LINK HERE.

ASO Drop In Hours (Portland)
2026-09-25 13:00 - 16:00 | ASO Office, 9320 SW Barbur Blvd, Suite 240, PORTLAND, OR, 97219, United States
Notice!!! ASO Drop In Hours have a new time of 1pm – 4pm.
ASO “Drop In” hours will be offered at the ASO office: 9320 SW Barbur Blvd, Suite 240, Portland, OR 97219 on:
Fridays, from 1pm – 4pm
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 available. There is free parking and the #12 Bus stops close to the building.
Please let us know in advance if you need to talk to someone in a language other than English.
We’re happy to set up in person meetings by appointment outside of these hours, including in English and Spanish. Call our office at 503-636-1676 or send an email to RosaH@AutismSocietyOregon.org to make an appointment or with any questions. We look forward to assisting you!

“Happy Hour” for Autistic Adults (Meeting Online)
2026-09-25 19:30 - 20:30 | Online, OR, United States
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 support groups are intended to create a safe environment for Autistic adults, whether formally diagnosed or not. If you do not identify as Autistic, kindly do not join this group.

ASO/Synergy Autism Support Group Meeting for Parents (Online)
2026-09-26 10:00 - 11:30
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 – adulthood).
Statewide – If you have access to Zoom, you can access this group.
The group will look at a different topic each month, including: self-care; safety considerations; understanding your child’s processing; social engagement; and challenging your child in supportive ways.
To register and get the Zoom link, please go to LINK.

Sensory Friendly Movie (Roseburg)
2026-09-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Roseburg Cinema, 1750 NW Hughwood Dr, Roseburg, United States
Presented by The Autism Society of Oregon
Sensory Friendly Movie – Pout Pout Fish in Roseburg
March 28th at 11am
FREE – Must register to attend.
Sign up at LINK HERE
For information on all our Sensory Movie offerings around the state, see the LINK HERE
Questions? Email Events@AutismSocietyOregon.org or call 503-636-1676.
