Autism Society of Oregon

Support and Discussion Group for Autistic Adults - Wednesday Edition, age 18+ (Online)
2031-01-22 15:30 - 17:00, 2031-01-29 15:30 - 17:00, 2031-02-05 15:30 - 17:00, 2031-02-12 15:30 - 17:00, 2031-02-19 15:30 - 17:00, 2031-02-26 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

ASO Drop In Hours (Portland)
2031-01-24 13:00 - 16:00, 2031-01-31 13:00 - 16:00, 2031-02-07 13:00 - 16:00, 2031-02-14 13:00 - 16:00, 2031-02-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2031-02-28 13:00 - 16:00 | ASO Office, 9320 SW Barbur Blvd, Suite 240, PORTLAND, OR, 97219, United States
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!

Intersectional Identity Group (online)
2031-01-27 13:30 - 15:00, 2031-02-03 13:30 - 15:00, 2031-02-10 13:30 - 15:00, 2031-02-17 13:30 - 15:00, 2031-02-24 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.

Special Needs Families Connect (Pendleton)
2031-01-27 17:30 - 19:00, 2031-02-24 17:30 - 19:00
Special Needs Families Connect (SNFC)
This group is based in Pendleton and meets in person.
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 of an autistic young adult.
For more information on meetings, including location, click to send an email to Winnie.

Grupo de Apoyo para Padres de Autismo (en línea)
2031-02-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2031-03-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Online, OR, United States
Presentado por la Sociedad de Autismo de Oregón
Grupo de apoyo padres que hablan español
reunión virtual mensual
Primer sábado de cada mes
10-11 AM
Para inscribirse, escanee el código QR o haga clic en el ENLACE AQUÍ.
¿Preguntas? Póngase en contacto con info@AutismSocietyOregon.org o llame al 503-636-1676.

Women & Non-Binary Friendship Group #2 (online only)
2031-02-02 18:00 - 19:30, 2031-02-16 18:00 - 19:30
Women & Non-Binary Friendship Group #2. Meets online only every other Sunday, from 6:00pm – 7:30pm.
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.

Fun With Legos (Lake Oswego)
2031-02-05 17:00 - 19:00 | 5200 Meadows Rd, 5200 Meadows Rd, Lake Oswego, United States
Presented by The Connection Club in Partnership with The Autism Society of Oregon & Kangaroo Care
Fun With Legos – Lake Oswego Event
This is a fun evening to come build a project with Legos (which you get to take home and keep). Legos and light snacks/drinks will be provided.
Date: 1st Wednesday of Every Month
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Location: 5200 Meadows Rd, Lake Oswego 97035
Free event. Limited Space. Must register to attend.
Register at LINK HERE
Questions? Contact ED@connectionclub.com

All Together Playgroup/Grupo de Juego (Medford)
2031-02-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Family Nurturing Center, 825 E. Main St, Ste A., Medford, 97504, United States
Presented by Bridging Communities, The Autism Society of Oregon & Family Nurturing Center
All Together Playgroup
Join us each month for a gathering where children of all abilities and their families find opportunities for play, growth, connection, and belonging.
Date: The 2nd Wednesday of every month
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Family Nurturing Center 825 E. Main St, Ste A. Medford, OR 97504
Recommend for families with children ages 0-5.
Questions? Contact 458-278-0697 or info@bcoregon.org
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Presentado por Bridging Communities, la Sociedad de Autismo de Oregón y el Centro de Apoyo Familiar
Grupo de Juego
Únase a nosotros cada mes para una reunión donde los niños de todas las capacidades y sus familias encuentran oportunidades de juego, crecimiento, conexión y pertenencia.
Fecha: El segundo miércoles de cada mes.
Hora: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Ubicación: Family Nurturing Center 825 E. Main St, Ste A. Medford, OR 97504
Recomendado para familias con niños de 0 a 5 años.
¿Preguntas? Contacte 458-278-0697 o info@bcoregon.org

Supported Teen & Young Adult Club (online)
2031-02-15 13:00 - 14:00
Presented by The Autism Society of Oregon
New Description!
This group is for Autistic teens and young adults who may need a parent, guardian, or caregiver to participate. Our group enjoys miniature environments like toy trains, watching clips together mostly of animated short films and shows, music and dance videos. They also enjoy drawing together.
Age- late teens/early to mid twenties.
This group meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 1-2 PM online.
Register for the Zoom LINK HERE
Activities include:
drawing with a tutorial
casual club to share interest
watching short YouTube videos
open to new ideas
The Supported Teen & Young Adult Club is led by Danitza Galvan who has a Master’s Degree in Early Intervention/Special Education and who is the parent of a young Autistic adult.
For questions or more info, call us at 503-636-1676 or email LoriB@AutismSocietyOregon.org

Fun With Legos (Beaverton)
2031-02-17 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

Social Skills Discussion Group (Eugene)
2031-02-17 18:30 - 20:00
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.
More information is on the KindTree/Autism Rocks website at LINK.
This group is taught by Doris Germain.
Co-sponsored by KindTree/Autism Rocks. For questions, please text or call Mary-Minn at 541-799-4438, or email her at LINK.
A responsible adult must stay at any ASO event with all children under age 14 and anyone who requires a caregiver for their safety. Unless otherwise specifically stated, ASO cannot provide caregiving services at our events and is not responsible for personal safety.

Neurodivergent Dungeons and Dragons (Portland)
2031-02-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Taborspace, 5441 SE Belmont, Portland, OR, United States
Presented by the Connection Club in Partnership with the Autism Society of Oregon
Come join us for recurring evenings of exploration, fun and friendship!
Date: 3rd Tuesdays of each month
Time: 5pm – 8pm
Location: Taborspace – 5441 SE Belmont St. Portland, OR 97215
Whether you are an experienced adventurer, a novice, or completely new, every skill and experience level is welcome.
We will have snacks and beverages provided as an experienced and inclusive Game Master takes you into another land to adventure and make new friends along the way.
This is a limited space event as you can only have so many adventurers at the table, we will open more campaigns based on interest.
Register at LINK HERE
Questions? Contact ED@connectionclub.com

Autism Society of Oregon Cosplay Group (Beaverton)
2031-02-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Unified Art Studio, 6700 SW 105th Ave. #106, Beaverton, 97008, United States
What: A free all ages Autistic run social group with light structure. Everyone is allowed to socialize as they wish. Supplies and snacks are provided – nothing is required to bring. Come to discuss pop culture and/or design costumes together.
When: Every 3rd Friday of the month, from 5-8 PM
Where: 6700 SW 105th Ave #106, Beaverton OR 97008 (Unified Art Studio).
Register at LINK HERE
Questions? Contact us at 503-636-1676 or Info@AutismSocietyOregon.org
A responsible adult must stay at any ASO event with all children under age 14 and anyone who requires a caregiver for their safety. Unless otherwise specifically stated, ASO cannot provide caregiving services at our events and is not responsible for personal safety.
