Autism Society of Oregon

Autistic Parents Parenting Group (online)
2025-04-10 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-03-27 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-03-13 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online, OR, United States
Presented by The Autism Society of Oregon
Autistic Parents Parenting Group
Connecting Autistic Parents
This support group is for autistic parents. Our aim is to create a supportive space where you can share your experiences, challenges, and insights as autistic individuals raising children.
This is not a parenting class; rather, it’s a community where you can connect with others who understand your unique perspective.
Meets every other Thursday, starting on Aug 29th, 2024
1:30-2:30 PM
Register at LINK HERE
Questions? Email LoriB@AutismSocietyOregon.org or call 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.

Life With an Autistic Partner - Free Webinar for Partners of Autistic People (online)
2025-04-09 19:00 - 20:00
Presented by Kate McNulty LCSW
Life With an Autistic Partner
Free Webinar for Partners of Autistic People
Wednesday, April 9th
7 – 8 PM PST
Online
Topics include:

Expressing affection
Sharing interests & information
Identifying each others needs & emotions

Register by emailing AutisticTherapist@gmail.com
Questions? Contact Kate at AutisticTherapist@gmail.com

OFSN Nurturing Fathers Program (Online)
2025-04-09 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-02 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-26 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-19 17:00 - 19:00
Presented by Oregon Family Support Network
Starting December 4th: Nurturing Fathers Program (Online)
Wed, Dec 4, 2024 5:00 PM – Wed, Feb 26, 2025 7:00 PM PT
Register at LINK HERE
The Nurturing Fathers Program is an evidence-based, 13-week training course designed to teach parenting and nurturing skills to fathers and father figures. Each 2-hour class provides proven, effective skills for healthy family relationships and child development.
Questions? Contact Tom Elston, (971) 917-7906, tome@ofsn.net

Grupo de apoyo para padres de NAMI en español (En línea)
2025-04-09 16:00 - 17:30
Grupo de apoyo para padres de NAMI en español
Un grupo de apoyo gratuito para padres, familiares y cuidadores que crían niños/adolescentes (0-18) que tienen problemas de salud mental.
Horario: 2do miércoles de cada mes
Hora: 4:00 – 5:30 PM.
Ubicación: En línea a través de Zoom
Regístrese aquí.
Para cualquier pregunta, envíe un correo electrónico a info@namimultnomah.org o llame a JoLynn Thompson al 503-969-6650.

Seminario web gratuito: Entendiendo el Autismo
2025-04-08 19:00 - 20:00
Presentado por la Sociedad de Autismo de Oregón
Seminario web gratuito: Entendiendo el Autismo
Visión general básica del autismo
Martes, 8 de abril de 2025
7 pm – 8 pm
Inscríbase en el ENLACE AQUÍ
En apoyo del Mes de la Aceptación del Autismo, este seminario web gratuito ofrece una descripción general del autismo, destacando las características clave y las formas de apoyar a las personas autistas. Está abierto a todos.
¿Tiene preguntas? Envíe un correo electrónico a LoriB@autismsocietyoregon.org o llame al 503-636-1676

Genetic Services for Children with Special Health Needs (online)
2025-04-08 18:00 - 19:00
Presented by Oregon Family to Family Health Information Center
Genetic Services for Children with Special Health Needs
Tuesday, April 08, 2025 at 6 – 7 pm
Register at LINK HERE
If you need help registering please call 855-323-6744 or email: ORF2FHIC@ohsu.edu

Support and Discussion Group for Autistic Adults - Tuesday Edition, age 18+ (Online)
2025-04-08 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-04-01 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-03-25 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-03-18 12:00 - 13:30
(Online) Support and Discussion Group for Autistic Adults – Tuesday Edition, age 18 +
Meets online every Tuesday, from 12:00 to 1:30 pm.
Due to the popularity of the Thursday night group, we’ve opened this version that meets as a separate group on Tuesdays.
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.

Wraparound Phase 1 (Online)
2025-04-08 09:00 - 12:00
Presented by OFSN
Wraparound Phase 1 (Online)
Tue, Apr 8, 2025
9:00 AM PT
This training will increase understanding of the Family Partner role in Phase 1. We will break down the activities in this phase and how those activities support the bigger process of Wraparound.
Register at LINK HERE
Questions? Contact Melinda Brummett, (971) 719-1269, claires@ofsn.net

Intersectional Identity Group (online)
2025-04-07 13:30 - 15:00, 2025-03-31 13:30 - 15:00, 2025-03-24 13:30 - 15:00, 2025-03-17 13:30 - 15:00
(Online) Intersectional Identity Group – Support and Discussion Group for Autistic Adults with Intersectional Identities, age 18+
Meets online every Monday, from 1:30 to 3:00pm.
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.
Click here for Zoom LINK.
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.

Permiso Pagado de Oregon Beneficios Explicados (en línea)
2025-04-06 15:30 - 16:30
Presentado por Paid Leave Oregon
(This is a separate session, only in Spanish)
Permiso Pagado de Oregon Conversaciones Comunitarias: Beneficios Explicados 2025 el 2 de marzo de las 3:30-4:30 de la tarde. Únase Permiso Pagado de Oregon para un repaso del programa que cubre elegibilidad, beneficios y el proceso de solicitar beneficios. Habrá información sobre los nuevos cambios de la ley.
Inscríbase en el ENLACE AQUÍ
¿Tiene preguntas? Póngase en contacto con Paid Leave Oregon en https://paidleave.oregon.gov/

NAMI Parent Support Group (online)
2025-04-02 16:00 - 17:15
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

Free Webinar: Understanding Autism
2025-04-01 19:00 - 20:00
Presented by The Autism Society of Oregon
Free Webinar: Understanding Autism
Basic Overview of Autism
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
7 pm to 8 pm
Register at LINK HERE
In support of Autism Acceptance Month, this free webinar offers an overview of Autism, highlighting key characteristics and ways to support Autistic individuals. It is open to all, with a separate presentation available in Spanish. Habrá una presentación aparte en español. Haga clic aquí.
Questions? Email LoriB@autismsocietyoregon.org or call 503-636-1676

Youth Mental Health First Aid - Online (Lane County)
2025-03-27 09:00 - 11:00
Presented by OFSN
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Thu, Mar 27, 2025
9:00 AM PT
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adolescents ages 12-18. You’ll build the skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to struggling young people. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.
Register at LINK HERE
Questions? Contact Oscar Alvarez, (971) 719-1269, claires@ofsn.net

QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) - Online
2025-03-21 09:00 - 11:00
Presented by OFSN
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) – Online
Fri, Mar 21, 2025
9:00 AM PT
Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying “Yes” to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor.
Register at LINK HERE
Questions? Contact Oscar Alvarez, (971) 719-1269, claires@ofsn.net

Capacitación Familiar del Oregon Law Center: Derechos de Acceso Lingüístico para las Familias (en español)
2025-03-20 18:00 - 19:00
Presentado por el Centro de Información Sanitaria Familia a Familia de Oregón
Capacitación Familiar del Oregon Law Center: Derechos de Acceso Lingüístico para las Familias (en español)
Jueves 20 de marzo de 6 a 7 pm
Costo: gratis
Se le recomienda pre-inscribirse aquí: https://tinyurl.com/4enbs6dw
Puede entrar a la sesión usando este enlace: https://tinyurl.com/bdhx2d6v
Interpretación a inglés ofrecida.
Preguntas: contact@oregonfamilytofamily.org 833-990-9930

Presented by Oregon Family to Family Health Information Center
Oregon Law Center Family Training: Language Access Rights for Families (in Spanish)
Thursday, March 20th from 6 – 7 pm
Free
Pre-registration is encouraged. You can register here: https://tinyurl.com/4enbs6dw
Drop-in during the session using this link: https://tinyurl.com/bdhx2d6v
English interpretation will be provided.
Questions? contact@oregonfamilytofamily.org 855-323-6744

Defensa del autismo y las diferencias del desarrollo (En línea)
2025-03-18 11:00 - 13:00
ORPARC con ODHS, Sociedad de Autismo de Oregón y Discapacidades del Desarrollo del Condado de Multnomah.
Defensa del autismo y las diferencias del desarrollo
La formación está abierta a todo el mundo, pero está dirigida a padres de recursos (antes llamados padres de acogida) de niños y adolescentes con discapacidades del desarrollo, concretamente autismo.
Únase a ORPARC con ODHS, la Sociedad de Autismo de Oregón y las Discapacidades del Desarrollo del Condado de Multnomah para recibir una capacitación informativa sobre las necesidades del autismo y las diferencias del desarrollo y cómo puede estar informado, defender y acceder a recursos.
18 de marzo de 2025 (martes)
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Hora del Pacífico)
GRATUITA
Capacitación virtual vía Zoom*
Inscríbase en el ENLACE AQUÍ
¿Preguntas? Comuníquese con ORPARC en orparc@nwresource.org o 800-764-8367

Advocacy for Autism & Developmental Differences (online)
2025-03-18 11:00 - 13:00
Presented by ORPARC with ODHS, Autism Society of Oregon and Multnomah County Developmental Disabilities
Advocacy for Autism & Developmental Differences
The training is open to anyone but targeted to resource parents (formerly called foster parents) of children and adolescents with developmental disabilities, specifically Autism.
Join ORPARC with ODHS, Autism Society of Oregon and Multnomah County Developmental Disabilities for an informative training on the needs of autism & developmental differences and how you can be informed, advocate and access resources.
March 18, 2025 (Tuesday)
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Pacific)
Free
Virtual Training via Zoom
Register at LINK HERE
Questions? Contact ORPARC at orparc@nwresource.org or 800-764-8367

Charla de Mesa de Marzo 2025 Planeando el verano: campamentos, clases y actividades (en línea)
2025-03-13 18:00 - 19:00
Presentado por el Centro de Información Sanitaria Familia a Familia de Oregón
Charla de Mesa de Marzo 2025
Planeando el verano: campamentos, clases y actividades
Jueves, 13 de Marzo, 2025 6:00pm -7:00 pm

Únase a este pequeño grupo de padres/guardianes, tendremos
en discusión:
• Como buscar campamentos y actividades de verano que
sean adecuadas para nuestros hijos
• Consejos para recaudar fondos
• Ayudar a niños que tengan ansiedad en participar en una
nueva actividad
• Ideas y estrategias para modificaciones

Inscríbase en el ENLACE AQUÍ
Esta sesión se ofrecerá en Ingles el miercoles 12 de marzo.
Para cualquier otro idioma por favor solicite por correo electrónico antes del 1 de marzo.
¿Tiene preguntas? Póngase en contacto con contact@oregonfamilytofamily.org
