Autism Society of Oregon

Fun with Legos! (Salem)
2026-06-21 12:30 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ike Box, 299 Cottage St. NE, Salem, 97301, United States
Presented by The Connection Club in Partnership with The Autism Society of Oregon
Fun with Legos! – Salem
Sunday 6/21, 12:30 pm – 2:30pm
Location: IKEBOX – 299 Cottage Street NE Salem, Oregon 97301
Register at LINK HERE
This is a fun afternoon to come build a project with Legos (which you get to take home and keep). Legos and light snacks/drinks will be provided.
Questions? Contact ED@connectionclub.com

Intersectional Identity Group (online)
2026-06-22 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.

Friendship Group for Autistic Kids (suggested ages: 7 – 13)
2026-06-22 18:00 - 18:45
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

Online Young Adult Social Group (Ages 18–30)
2026-06-22 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.

Art and Legos at the Park (Portland)
2026-06-23 12:00 - 14:00 | Gateway Discovery Park, 10520 NE Halsey Street, Portland, OR, 97220, United States
Presented by The Connection Club in Partnership with The Autism Society of Oregon
Come make crafts and do art. Legos will also be available.
Date: Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Location: Gateway Discovery Park – 10520 NE Halsey Street
Portland, OR 97220
This is an activity being hosted in conjunction with Free Lunch and Play, when the park invites youth under age 18 to Join them for free lunches from 11am – 11:45am.
Register at LINK HERE
This is a fun afternoon to come build a project with Legos (which you get to take home and keep). Legos and light snacks/drinks will be provided.
Questions? Contact ED@connectionclub.com

Art and Legos at the Park (Portland)
2026-06-23 12:00 - 14:00 | Gateway Discovery Park, 10520 NE Halsey Street, Portland, OR, 97220, United States
Presented by the Connection Club in Partnership with the Autism Society of Oregon
Art and Legos at the Park – Portland
Tuesday 6/23, 12pm – 2pm
Location: Gateway Discovery Park – 10520 NE Halsey Street
Portland, OR 97220
Register for all events at LINK HERE
Questions? Contact ED@connectionclub.com

Connections Without a Script Autistic Adult Panel (online)
2026-06-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Online, OR, United States
Presented by the Autism Society of Oregon
Connections Without a Script
Jun 23, 2026 at 6:30 – 8 PM
Join us for an honest conversation with Autistic adults about relationships, connection, and communication. Panelists share their lived experiences navigating friendship, dating, mixed signals, and social expectations. Offering insight into what real connection looks like beyond unspoken rules.
Register at LINK HERE
Questions? Email LoriB@AutismSocietyOregon.org or call 503-636-1676.

Sensory Friendly Movie - Toy Story 5 (Cornelius)
2026-06-24 08:00 - 20:00 | Cornelius 10 Cinemas, 200 N 26th Ave, Cornelius, OR, 97113, United States
Presented by the Connection Club in Partnership with the Autism Society of Oregon
Sensory Friendly Movie
4th Wednesday of each month, check LINK HERE for showtime.
FREE – Must register to attend
At Cornelius 10 Cinemas
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.
Thank you to our Sponsors: Joieful Connections & the Autism Society of Oregon

Personal Safety Workshop (SW Portland)
2026-06-24 17:00 - 18:30 | ASO Office, 9320 SW Barbur Blvd, Suite 240, PORTLAND, OR, 97219, United States
Presented by Rose City Self Defense
Personal Safety Workshop
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Time: 5pm – 6:30pm
90 Minute Presentation and Roleplay Activities – NO Physical Defense Skills Will Be Taught
Offered by the City of Portland’s Rose City Self-Defense Program specifically for Autistic participants.
Open to all genders and anyone age 16 and older. Autistic participants with or without a formal diagnosis are welcome. Supporters and caregivers are also welcome but must register on a separate Support Person/Caregiver Ticket.
Limit of 20 participants plus 20 support/caregivers due to space considerations.
Register at LINK HERE.
For ages 16+
Questions? Email Info@AutismSocietyOregon.org or call 503-636-1676.

Support and Discussion Group for Autistic Adults Thursday Edition, age 18+ (Online)
2026-06-25 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.

ASO Drop In Hours (Portland)
2026-06-26 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!

Autistic Professional Support Group (Online)
2026-06-26 18:00 - 19:30
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.

Karaoke Night (Beaverton)
2026-06-26 18:00 - 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
Karaoke Night
Date: 4th Friday of Every Month
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Upcoming Dates: March 27th, April 24th, May 22nd, June 26th
Location: Unified Art Studio – 6700 SW 105th Ave. #106, Beaverton, OR 97008
Come to sing or listen in, make new friends, and unwind in a relaxed atmosphere where all ages are welcome and everyone belongs. Dinner is provided.
Register at LINK HERE
Questions? Contact ED@connectionclub.com

“Happy Hour” for Autistic Adults (Meeting Online)
2026-06-26 19:30 - 20:30 | Online, OR, United States
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+.

To register, click the LINK HERE.

For questions or more information contact: Info@AutismSocietyOregon.org or call our office 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.

(not meeting) ASO/Synergy Autism Support Group Meeting for Parents (Online)
2026-06-27 10:00 - 11:30
Notice!! This group is on summer hiatus for the months of June, July and August 2026.

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 – adulthood).
Statewide – If you have access to Zoom, you can access this group.
The group will look at a different topic each month, including: self-care; safety considerations; understanding your child’s processing; social engagement; and challenging your child in supportive ways.
To register and get the Zoom link, please go to LINK.

Clackamas County DD Resource Fair (Oregon City)
2026-06-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Clackamas County College, 19600 Molalla Ave, Oregon City, United States
Clackamas County Developmental Disabilities Resource Fair
Sat., June 27, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Clackamas County College
19600 Molalla Ave, G103, Oregon City
Learn More at LINK HERE
ASO will have a resource table here!
Questions? Contact Amy Butler at abutler@clackamas.us or Kaitlyn Winter at kwinter@clackamas.us.

Sensory Friendly Movie - Toy Story 5 (Roseburg)
2026-06-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Roseburg Cinema, 1750 NW Hughwood Dr, Roseburg, United States
Presented by the Autism Society of Oregon
Sensory Friendly Movie – Toy Story 5 in Roseburg
June 27th at 11am
FREE – Must register to attend.
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.
Thank you to our Sponsor: FEATT
