Color the Valley Español abajo Who: Join us for a family-friendly, autism-friendly event celebrating autistic people and the autism community! What: The Autism Walk; 25+ Resource Tables; Photo Booth; Face Painters; Art Activities; and more! The Walk is a 1/2 mile loop, accessible to all. ** Special appearances by Costumed Characters ** When: Sunday, May 21st. Fun Starts […]

Presented by North Pole Studio Empowering artists with autism & intellectual/developmental disabilities Open House (Portland) May 21, 11-4 PM Community! Tour & Treats! New Art & Merch! Location: NW Marine Artworks 2516 NW 29TH AVE Portland. 97210 Treats + drinks: Farina Bakery, Portland Syrups, Post Familiar Wines Questions? 509.429.1430 | KT@NORTHPOLESTUDIO.ORG

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, […]

Presented by Oregon Post Adoption Resource Center Supporting Seven Core Needs in Fosterees and Adoptees Presented by Chaitra Wirta-Leiker, Licensed Psychologist and International/Transracial Adoptee of Color and Adoptive Parent Monday, May 22 10:30 am - 11:30 am (PDT) Free Virtual Training via Zoom (Zoom link will be sent to registered participants) Register at LINK HERE Seven […]

  Special Needs Families Connect (SNFC) This group is based in Pendleton and has returned to in-person meetings . 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 […]

The Swindells Center presents My Child Has an IEP... Now What? Online Workshop Monday May 22 6:00-7:30 PM Please join the Swindells Center and Katie Jackson M.S. Ed, Owner, Special Educator, Educational Consultant and Advocate at Northwest Neurodevelopment Center for a presentation on next steps after an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is in place.  Monitoring […]

Update!! Friendship Group has been cancelled for tonight due to technical issues. We will resume next week at the usual time. 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. […]

This training series is brought to you in partnership by: The University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at OHSU and Among Friends, LLC Sexual Self-Determination Training Program Tier 1 - Foundations This training will give participants a broad set of tools to understand and support the sexual health and development of people they support. […]

Presented by Northwest Access Fund ABLE: Access to Savings Webinar Tuesday, May 23 at 1pm Thursday, May 25 at 6pm and available to stream on demand These webinars will be in English with live CART captioning and ASL interpretation. Have you been thinking about opening an ABLE account but you're not sure where to start? […]

Presented by NAMI Multnomah Peer Support Group A free, drop-in recovery support group by and for people living with mental health differences. Dates: Beginning April 25th Schedule: The 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Format: Online via Zoom Register online here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form.../s/155sqWvv7gvpdwSwYr2RWA Or call 503-228-5692

Presented by Creating Opportunities Raising a Self-Advocate: Dinner Discussion for Parents of Children & Youth Tuesday, May 23rd 2023 | 6-8PM 777 13th St. SE Salem, OR 97301 Join for a dinner conversation with a panel of extraordinary advocates about their experiences of growing up with a disability, and the importance of nurturing your child’s […]

This group is not sponsored by ASO This peer support group will be meeting the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM PST via Zoom and will work to cover topics related to walking through this world as an autistic adult. For those age 27 and older, you are […]

The Swindells Center presents Self-Regulation & Resilience in the Community With Peter Buckley from the Southern Oregon ACEs Training Team This workshop provides an overview of:  Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)  The crisis we are seeing in self-regulation in our families, schools and communities. Practical and effective steps to increase self regulation for our kids and […]

ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES, GAMES AND PRIZES, FIND OUT ABOUT OPTIONS FOR FREE SERVICES INCLUDING: Summer Activities Employment Behavior Consultation Residential Options Transportation Relief Care Age Transition Day Activities Brokerage Services Thursday, May 25 from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Embassy Suites at the Airport 7900 NE 82nd Ave. Portland, OR For questions, contact the […]

We will be meeting at Hendricks Park for a picnic. The Autism Society of Oregon will be providing pizza and sodas. Please feel free to bring a side dish to complement the pizza and soda. June 25 at 5 pm Hendricks Park The picnic area is at Summit and Floral Hill. For direction or questions, […]

Presented by Northwest Access Fund ABLE: Access to Savings Webinar Tuesday, May 23 at 1pm Thursday, May 25 at 6pm and available to stream on demand These webinars will be in English with live CART captioning and ASL interpretation. Have you been thinking about opening an ABLE account but you're not sure where to start? […]

Presented by OFSN Better Together Virtual Parent Meetup Do you have a child with challenging behaviors? Our Family Support Group can help We are families that have experience with challenging behaviors and with the services that can help our children We are “Parents Helping Parents” May 25, 2023: Special Guest Speakers from Lincoln County Mental […]

This training series is brought to you in partnership by: The University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at OHSU and Among Friends, LLC Sexual Self-Determination Training Program Tier 1 - Foundations This training will give participants a broad set of tools to understand and support the sexual health and development of people they support. […]

Presented by FEATT Mom's Night Out (Roseburg) For Mothers and Female Caregivers of Children with Special Needs Friday, May 26, 5:30 TO 7:30 PM Location: Connections Case Management 2930 NE Stephens, Roseburg We will be making Dot Mandal notebooks! Please RSVP: call or text Jill at 541-670-2557 or email jill@featt.org

Presented by Club EMU Club EMU’s Virtual TGIF (Online) Friday, May 26 · 6:30 - 7:30pm Register at LINK HERE Club Everyone, Me, and U is a nonprofit social group for neurodiverse individuals, ages 16 through adult Serving the Portland, OR metro areas and Vancouver WA. Thank Goodness Its Friday!! Join Club Everyone, Me, And […]

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 FEATT Family Pizza Night - South County Pizza Palace, Myrtle Creek Saturday, MAY 27, 5:30 PM For families of kids with disabilities Food and non-alcoholic beverages provided RSVP to Ashley by text 541-391-3250