Autism Sensory Friendly Santa for autistic people and/or other disabilities. Registration is required to reserve a spot. A family can have a 10 minute visit with Santa. There are TWO DATES to choose from: Sunday, December 4, 2022 from 1-5 pm, OR Saturday, December 17, 2022, from 5-8 pm.  (If neither date works, please contact […]

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, […]

  ASO Friendship Group:  This is an online group for Autistic kids (suggested developmental ages: 7-13) to meet, get to know each other, be silly, explore common interests, and make friends. We meet online every Monday from 6:00 - 6:45 pm, with parent/ facilitators. This group is meeting online, but we hope to have in-person […]

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+. For questions or more information contact: Rhonda at SOOR@AutismSocietyOregon.org, an ASO Chapter Rep in Southern Oregon. Or call our office […]

Grupo de Apoyo en Español - Reunión Virtual  Mensual 1er Martes de cada mes. 6:oo-7:00 pm -  Evento Gratuito      Para registrarse o para tener más información envié un correo electrónico a MariaA@AutismSocietyOregon.org     Enlace para unirse via zoom:  https://tinyurl.com/GrupoenEspanol Propósitos del grupo:    *  Información sobre Autismo y recursos disponibles    *  Crear una […]

Presented by Fitzwater Law and Palladio Consulting Thursday, December 8th at 12:00pm-1:00pm PST   Register for the Zoom webinar here at LINK.   As a parent, caregiver, or professional supporting an individual experiencing disability, understanding the complex nuances of special needs trusts is critically important to the overall plan. Join us and our guest speaker, […]

Sensory Friendly Santa for families experiencing disability in Grants Pass On Dec 9, 2022 from 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM Free but reservations are required at LINK Co-Sponsored by ASO and Bridging Communities

In Person Autism Sensory Friendly Santa for autistic people and/or other disabilities. Saturday, December 10, 2022. From 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. in Southwest Portland, OR Timeslots are 10 minutes per family. All ages are welcome. Reservations are required. To make your reservation, click this LINK. For questions, contact events@AutismSocietyOregon.org or call 503-636-1676

Presented by the Columbia River ​Maritime Museum Saturday, December 10, 2022, 11:00-11:30 AM & 1:00-1:30 PM. Ford/Kern Room Bring home a handmade souvenir from the museum by making your own sailors’ valentine! Sailors’ valentines were gifts that seamen would often bring to their friends and family from their travels. ​We will be working with many […]

Offered by the McMinnville Aquatics Center:  Every Saturday from 3:30 - 4:30pm.  NO SENSORY SWIMS on December 17, 24, AND 31, 2022. They will resume on Sat, January 7, 2023 Please contact the McMinnville Aquatic Center for details at 503-434-7309 or click here to email  

Young Adult Support Group, (age range: 18-30). Meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month, from 6:30 – 8:30 pm, at the Autism Society of Oregon office, 5100 SW Macadam Ave, Suite 400 Portland, OR.  The  vision for this group is  that of a hybrid between a facilitator-led group and informal gatherings of friends. For more information contact the Autism […]

Young Adult Social Group (based in Portland). This is a peer-led group for young adults, ages 18-30, who have graduated from high school. (Sorry but this group is not open to people younger than 18.) There are 2 group consultants who are there to provide a level of social safety by mediating conflict and supporting participants […]