Women & Non-Binary Friendship Group #2 (online only)
2025-12-21 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online, OR, United States
Update!!!
The group will meet on December 21st and will not meet on December 28th. After the December 21st meeting, the group will resume on January 11th (normal meeting time).

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)
2025-12-22 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-29 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-01-05 15:00 - 16:30 | 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 3:00 to 4:30 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.

Friendship Group for Autistic Kids (suggested ages: 7 – 13)
2025-12-22 18:00 - 18:45, 2025-12-29 18:00 - 18:45, 2026-01-05 18:00 - 18:45 | OR
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 LoriB@AutismSocietyOregon.org or call 503-636-1676

Support and Discussion Group for Autistic Adults - Tuesday Edition, age 18+ (Online)
2025-12-23 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-12-30 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-01-06 15:30 - 17:00 | Online, OR, United States
(Online) Support and Discussion Group for Autistic Adults – Tuesday Edition, age 18 +
Meets online every Tuesday, 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.

Oaks Park Sensory Skate
2025-12-24 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-31 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-01-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Oaks Park Roller Rink, 7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland, OR, 97202, United States
Presented by Oaks Park
Sensory Skate
We will be offering a sensory-sensitive skating time for kids 10 and younger and their families each Wednesday from 10-11:30 AM during our Chipper’s Preschool Skate session Music volumes will be reduced, disco lights turned off, and a quiet sensory play space will be provided.
Information and ticketing can be found at the LINK HERE

Building Futures Playgroup (Medford)
2025-12-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Nurturing Center, 825 E. Main St, Ste A., Medford, 97504, United States
Co-sponsored by ASO & Bridging Communities
Building Futures Playgroup
4th Wednesday of every month
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Family Nurturing Center
825 E. Main St, Ste A.
Medford, OR 97504
Recommended for families with children ages 0-5
Questions? Contact 458-278-0697 or info@bcoregon.org
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Copatrocinado por ASO y Bridging Communities
Construyendo Futuros Grupo de Juego
4º miércoles de cada mes
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Family Nurturing Center
825 E. Main St, Ste A.
Medford, OR 97504
Recomendado para familias con niños de 0-5 años
¿Preguntas? Contacte 458-278-0697 o info@bcoregon.org

ASO Drop In Hours (Portland)
2025-12-26 12:00 - 15:00 | 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 12pm – 3pm
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!

Women & Non-Binary Friendship Group #2 (online only)
2025-12-28 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-01-11 17:30 - 19:00 | OR
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.

Sensory Friendly Movie (Salem)
2026-01-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Regal Santiam Studio 11, 365 Lancaster Dr SE, Salem, OR, 97317, United States
Presented by The Autism Society of Oregon
Sensory Friendly Movie in Salem
1st Thursday of each month at 6 PM
FREE – Must register to attend.
At Regal Santiam Studio 11 in Salem
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 - Avatar Fire and Ash (Salem)
2026-01-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Regal Santiam Studio 11, 365 Lancaster Dr SE, Salem, OR, 97317, United States
Presented by The Autism Society of Oregon
Sensory Friendly Movie – Avatar Fire and Ash in Salem
January 1st, 2026 at 6pm

FREE – Must register to attend.
At Regal Santiam Studio 11 in Salem
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.

Cancelled- ASO Drop In Hours (Portland)
2026-01-02 12:00 - 15:00 | ASO Office, 9320 SW Barbur Blvd, Suite 240, PORTLAND, OR, 97219, United States
Notice!!! ASO Drop In Hours have been cancelled for January 2nd and 9th. ASO will resume providing Drop In Hours on Friday, January 16th, with 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 12pm – 3pm
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!

Women and Non-Binary Friendship Group for Those on the Autism Spectrum
2026-01-04 15:30 - 17:00 | OR
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, 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!
For more information, please contact Kim at 503-312-3103 or click here to email. Sponsored by the Autism Society of Oregon.
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.

NAMI Parent Support Group (online)
2026-01-07 16:00 - 17:15 | Online, OR, United States
Parent Support Group
This online peer-led support group is specifically for parents/caregivers of children/adolescents with mental health barriers.
Schedule: First and third Wednesdays of each month, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
Register at LINK HERE

Salem Cosplay and Pop Culture Group
2026-01-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Ike Box, 299 Cottage St. NE, Salem, 97301, United States
Presented by The Autism Society of Oregon
Salem Cosplay and Pop Culture Group
5 PM – 7 PM
Meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at Ike Box at 299 Cottage St. NE Salem, OR 97301

This is a free, inclusive group for all ages to explore cosplay, pop culture, and creative expression. Whether you’re building costumes, sketching, crafting, or just hanging out, you’re welcome here. Supplies and snacks are provided by NeuroDiverse Inclusive Solutions of Salem.
Register at LINK HERE
Questions? Email Events@AutismSocietyOregon.org or call 503-636-1676

Support and Discussion Group for Autistic Adults Thursday Edition, age 18+ (Online)
2026-01-08 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.

Cancelled - ASO Drop In Hours (Portland)
2026-01-09 12:00 - 15:00 | ASO Office, 9320 SW Barbur Blvd, Suite 240, PORTLAND, OR, 97219, United States

Social Group from Hollywood Dreams and ASO (Coos Bay)
2026-01-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Harmony Methodist Church, 123 Ocean Blvd SE, Coos Bay, OR, United States
This group meets in Coos Bay on the 2nd Friday of each month from 5pm – 7pm. Includes food, drink, crafts, and fun! There is no fee but please RSVP so we know how many to expect. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Martha M by email (LINK) or call 541-551-1289.
Co-sponsored by the Autism Society of Oregon and Hollywood Dreams.

All-Ability Gaming Socials (Ashland)
2026-01-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes Ave, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Presented by the Autism Society of Oregon and Bridging Communities.
All-Ability Gaming Socials (Ashland)
Intended for ages 8-14, but the whole family can attend.
Participants will enjoy a variety of game types, including video games, board games and more, provided by the partnership between the Oregon Autism Society and Bridging Communities. Or, bring your own! Light dinner is provided.
For Ages 8-14.
Every Second Friday of the month
Time: 5:30-7 PM
Location: Ashland Senior Center – 1699 Homes Ave, Ashland, OR 97520
Pre-registration is required and FREE!
Register at LINK HERE
Questions? Contact 548-278-0697 or info@bcoregon.org

Autistic Professional Support Group (Online)
2026-01-09 18:00 - 19:30 | OR
This support group provides a welcoming community for Autistic adults employed in professional positions to share business-related experiences and to solicit feedback and advice. This group is for Autistic, career-focused individuals who hold or have held mid to senior level positions and/or a position with at least 2 years of experience in their field.
The group offers an overall sense of belonging, group mentorship, and social connection. At each meeting there will be a guided topic to start the conversation which can lead to bigger discussions. This group is led by Dan Dickinson, an Autistic adult who works in a mid-level professional position. If you are unsure if this group is for you, please contact us to discuss and we’ll figure it out.
Register at LINK HERE
Contact the ASO office at 503-636-1676 or LoriB@AutismSocietyOregon.org
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.

Club EMU's Game Club
2026-01-09 18:30 - 21:30 | West Linn Lutheran Church, 20390 Willamette Drive, West Linn, OR, United States
(Formerly PAN’s West Linn Game Club)
Who: For Autistic people of ALL Ages, their families & friends. There are 3 separate areas: All Ages, Teen, and Adult
What: An opportunity to get to together and play video games and board games.
Where: West Linn Lutheran Church, 20390 Willamette Dr, West Linn, OR 97068
When: 2nd Friday of each month, from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
Cost: $10 suggested donation per family, parking is free
Food: Pizza and beverage provided, but please bring a potluck item to share
Sponsorship provided by Autism Society of Oregon to keep costs down
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.

Online Young Adult Social Group (Ages 18–30)
2026-01-10 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.
