Autism Society of Oregon

Family Data Leadership Training (Online)
2023-07-16 10:30 - 2024-07-16 12:00, 2023-07-17 10:30 - 2024-07-17 12:00, 2023-07-18 10:30 - 2024-07-18 12:00, 2023-07-19 10:30 - 2024-07-19 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online, OR, United States
FACT Oregon Presents
Look! Think! Act!
Family Data Leadership Training
July 16,17, 18 and 19 | 10:30 am – 12: 00 pm | Virtual
The Power of Data:
Join us for a four (4) session learning series to help family members to:
Learn about the importance of data
Participate in important data discussions that impact children with disabilities and their families
Create positive change at the local and state level
Who Should Attend:
Parents and caregivers of children Birth – 5 who receive or who are eligible to receive early intervention or early childhood special education (EI/ECSE). If your child is older and you are interested, please let us know and we will add you if space is available.
Participants are expected to attend all four sessions.
Register here at LINK
Questions? Call or text 503-786-6082 or 541-695-5416 Email us at support@factoregon.org or apoyo@factoregon.org

Facilitating a Person Centered Process (Salem)
2023-11-05 09:00 - 16:30, 2023-11-06 09:00 - 16:30, 2023-11-07 09:00 - 16:30 | OR

Columbia River Maritime Museum Sensory Sundays (Astoria)
2023-11-05 09:30 - 11:00 | Columbia River Maritime Museum, 1792 Marine Dr, Astoria, OR, 97103, United States
Presented by Columbia River Maritime Museum

Sensory Sunday in Astoria
Museums for All https://museums4all.org provides free or reduced admission for families with SNAP benefits. Cost is $3.00 with EBT/SNAP card. Also, kids 5 and under and active duty military are free.

Experience the Museum in a calmer environment with dimmed lights, low or no audio, and a craft!
SENSORY SUNDAY SCHOLARSHIPS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! CONTACT US!
Phone 503-325-2323, Text 503-741-7056, Email to Education@crmm.org

​All are welcome!
Sensory Sunday runs the first Sunday monthly from 9:30 – 11:00 AM. There are no additional fees to participate. All ages and abilities are welcome during this lower sensory time. Audio will have lowered volume or be completely turned off. Some videos will be completely turned off. The Self- Regulation Station will be set up in the Ford Room with a soft blanket, bean bag chair, folding chairs, foam flooring, sensory bins, fidgets, and BB Sea Reads. The lights will be dimmed and blinds closed to create a calm space participants can utilize if overstimulated.

We would love to see YOU there! No reservations required so drop by and *WAVE* hi to our crew. Share with your best mates who may enjoy this calmer time at the Columbia River Maritime Museum.”
Mark your calendar for these future Sensory Sunday 2023 dates:
August 6, September 3, October 1, November 5, December 3

https://www.crmm.org/accessibility.html

Tryon Creek Nature Walk (Portland)
2023-11-05 13:00 - 14:30 | Tryon Creek State Natural Area, 11321 Southwest Terwilliger Boulevard, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Presented by The Autism Society of Oregon
Tryon Creek Nature Walk
Who- These walks are meant to be a safe space for Autistic individuals, their families, friends, and supporters to be together to enjoy and experience nature without any agenda and no judgment. The Family Walks are open to people of all ages, while the Adult Walk is open to anyone age 18 and older.
What- Come and enjoy a beautiful, guided nature walk at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. The guided walks will be led by an Oregon Master Naturalist, Certified Interpretive Guide and former ASO Board member.
When-

Saturday, October 7, from 1:00 to 2:30 (Adult walk – ages 18 plus)
Sunday, October 22 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm (Family walk, all ages)
Sunday, November 5 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm (Adult walk – ages 18 plus)

Where- Tryon Creek State Natural Area: 11321 Southwest Terwilliger Boulevard Portland, OR 97219
Parking can be limited. Consider arriving early to allow time to park and join the group.
We are capping each guided walk at 20 people. Advance registration is required but registration is FREE.
For more info & to register, click the LINK HERE
If you need help getting there, or for additional questions, please contact Lori Ball at LoriB@AutismSocietyOregon.org or call 503-636-1676 during business hours (9 am – 6 pm).

Women and Non-Binary Friendship Group for Those on the Autism Spectrum
2023-11-05 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.

Building Independence in the Classroom & Community (Salem)
2023-11-05 17:30 - 19:30, 2023-11-06 17:30 - 19:30, 2023-11-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Salem-Keizer School District, Student Services Center, 2575 Commercial St. SE, Salem, OR, United States

Building Independence (Salem)
2023-11-05 17:30 - 19:30, 2023-11-06 17:30 - 19:30, 2023-11-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Salem-Keizer School District, Student Services Center, 2575 Commercial St. SE, Salem, OR, United States

What to Do If Bullying Happens (Salem)
2023-11-05 17:30 - 19:30, 2023-11-06 17:30 - 19:30, 2023-11-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Salem-Keizer School District, Student Services Center, 2575 Commercial St. SE, Salem, OR, United States

Your Child's Health Care
2023-11-05 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-11-06 18:30 - 20:00 | OR

Summer Outings
2023-11-06 11:00 - 13:00 | New Horizons Wellness Services, 9400 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy, Beaverton, OR, 97005, United States

Collaborative Problem Solving (Salem)
2023-11-06 17:45 - 20:00 | Salem Alliance Church, 555 Gaines St NE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States

Cancelled!! Friendship Group for Autistic Kids (suggested ages: 7 – 13)
2023-11-06 18:00 - 18:45 | OR
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.
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

“Happy Hour” for Autistic Adults (Meeting Online)
2023-11-06 19:30 - 20:30 | OR
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 at 503-636-1676. To register, click the LINK HERE

Sexual Self-Determination Training Program
2023-11-07 09:00 - 16:00 | OR, United States
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. These tools are beneficial for anyone, and especially helpful for people who work with someone who experiences intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
This course can be taken as a stand-alone training to strengthen your skills or as part one of our three-part sexual self-determination certification program!

Attendance for all 3 days is required to receive a certificate of completion and be eligible for Tier 2. (Tiers 1 and 2 are prerequisites to Tier 3: Train-the-Trainer)
Scholarship funds are available for those with financial barriers.
CEU’s are available in multiple states! Ask us for more details!

May 17-19, 2023
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm daily; PCT
Early bird prices end 6 weeks before each training.
Registration closes 14 days before each training.
$250 Early Bird
$305 Standard
Limited number of Pay-What-You-Can seats for our May 17-19, 2023 training are available on a first-come/first-served basis!
Use the PROMO CODE 100TIX0523 to pay $100 for the training
This offer is not available retroactively
If you need a more significant discount, contact Mel at mel@among-friends.org
Complete our online registration form at the LINK HERE
Questions? Contact: trainings@among-friends.org

Grandparent Support Group (Online)
2023-11-07 10:00 - 11:00 | OR, United States
Presented by Oregon Kinship Navigators
Grandparent Support Group (Online)
First Tuesday’s 10-11 AM PST
Third Tuesday’s 6-7 PM PST
Meetings are offered over Google Meet (Video Chat) or you can join by phone:
Click the LINK HERE or call +1 314-666-1828 PIN: 291 586 204#
If you want to learn more about this support group and other resources, contact Oregon Kinship Navigator at (833) 201-5557 or info@oregonkinshipnavigator.org. Or go to their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/OregonKinshipNavigator or on their website at: https://oregonkinshipnavigator.org/

Social Skills Class Series - Washington County
2023-11-07 17:00 - 18:30 | Hidden Creek Community Center, 5100 NE Hidden Creek Drive, Hillsboro, OR, 97124, United States
Presented by Griffins Place
Social Skills Class Series – Washington County
Come together with friends over the holiday season for fall themed social skill building activities. We will be having fun with a variety of games, activities-and a touch of pumpkin spice!
This is a 3 part series lead by a knowledgeable SLP and an SLP assistant. This series is targeted to support individuals to build strategies that help them better engage in conversation and self-advocacy.
Where: Hidden Creek Community Center
5100 NE Hidden Creek Drive, Hillsboro, OR 97124
When: November 7 2023 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
November 29 2023 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Cost: Free
*You are still welcome to register for upcoming classes even if you did not attend the October course.
Register at LINK HERE
Questions? info@griffinsplace.com (503) 449-7564

Running Wild PDX Running Club
2023-11-07 17:30 - 18:30 | PCC Sylvania Campus Track, 12000 SW 49th Ave, Portland, OR, 97219, United States
Presented by Running Wild PDX
Free all inclusive track and running club for ages 5-14 in SW Portland.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30-6:30 at the PCC Sylvania campus track.
Questions? Contact ashleymayling@gmail.com OR dm on Instagram @runningwildpdx

Grupo de Apoyo en Español (Reunión Virtual)
2023-11-07 18:00 - 19:00 | OR
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 red de apoyo para familias latinas
* Oportunidad de interactuar con otros padres
