Autism Society of Oregon

Autism Society of Oregon The Autism Society of Oregon's mission is to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully.

(Online) Support and Discussion Group for Autistic Adults, ages 18+Thursday Oct 30, 2025 ⋅ 5:30pm – 7pm (Pacific Time - ...
10/29/2025

(Online) Support and Discussion Group for Autistic Adults, ages 18+
Thursday Oct 30, 2025 ⋅ 5:30pm – 7pm (Pacific Time - Los Angeles)
Meets online every Thursday, from 5:30pm - 7:00pm. We would like to hold space for Autistic adults in Oregon who want to meet and talk with other adults about life on the spectrum. 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. She is an active volunteer in her community, worked many years in homeless services, and peer support for adults. 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 Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsdequrTMsH9HMtBKpsrjd-C5f-NSsXsAS #/registration
Questions? Contact us 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.

Presented by The Autism Society of OregonFall Into FunSaturday, November 1st1:30 PM to 4:30 PMHilyard Community Center -...
10/29/2025

Presented by The Autism Society of Oregon
Fall Into Fun
Saturday, November 1st
1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Hilyard Community Center - 2580 Hilyard St. Eugene, OR 97405 Main Hall Room
Free - Must Register to Attend
Register here: https://charity.pledgeit.org/FallFun
Enjoy fun activities, including fall photos, pumpkin painting, ornament making, and delicious snacks & refreshments!
Questions? Email Events@AutismSocietyOregon.org or call 503-636-1676.

GET READY to "Fall Back" 1 hour on Sunday, Nov 2nd!When is this going to happen? Mark your calendar for Sunday, November...
10/28/2025

GET READY to "Fall Back" 1 hour on Sunday, Nov 2nd!
When is this going to happen? Mark your calendar for Sunday, November 2nd, 2025 at 2:00 AM.
At that time, we are going to set our clocks back an hour to 1:00 AM (“fall back” in fall). Yay for an extra hour of sleep!
We will remain in Standard Time until Sunday, March 8, 2026, when we will spring forward again into a new round of Daylight Saving Time.
How to Make the Adjustment Easier
Explain what Daylight Saving Time is and why it exists if the concept confuses or annoys your Autistic child. Explain its history if they are not familiar with it. Tell them it is perfectly okay to find it illogical, but explain that they have to keep up with the time changes so they do not disrupt school and appointments.
Mark it on the calendar. Missing the time change or only realizing it is happening the day of can be destabilizing, and even lead to a meltdown.
Consider making a gradual adjustment. For some Autistic persons, making the leap to standard time is easiest if it happens all at once, like ripping off a Band-Aid. But for others, the opposite is true. For those children and adults, it might be easier to start going to bed a little bit later each night for a week or so before the change.
Block out morning sun. If the sun rising an hour earlier in the day is causing you or your Autistic loved one to miss out on crucial sleep in the mornings, try using blackout curtains.
Make the most of the extra hour. The plus side of switching back to Standard Time is that we all get an extra hour of time! Use this extra hour however you’d like.
We hope the transition back to Standard time is as easy as possible for you and your loved ones.
“Oregon Spectrum Connection" is written by Kye in collaboration with A*O’s staff. Kye is a full-time freelance copywriter and content writer based in Southern Oregon who was diagnosed with Autism in 2018.
This post has been shortened to fit the formatting requirements of this site. View their full blog posts in our email newsletter, which you can subscribe to here: https://autismsocietyoregon.org/

Co-Hosted by Alliance Services & the Autism Society of OregonFriendsgivingWednesday, November 19th4:00pm to 6:00pm at Hi...
10/28/2025

Co-Hosted by Alliance Services & the Autism Society of Oregon
Friendsgiving
Wednesday, November 19th
4:00pm to 6:00pm at Hidden Creek Community Center - 5100 NE Hidden Creek Drive
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Free - Must Register to Attend
Register here: https://charity.pledgeit.org/Friends
Enjoy fun, fall inspired activities, including fall photos, and delicious, light snacks & refreshments!
Questions? Email Events@AutismSocietyOregon.org or call 503-636-1676.

(Online) Support and Discussion Group for Autistic Adults - Tuesday Edition, age 18+Tuesday Oct 28, 2025 ⋅ 3:30pm – 5pm ...
10/27/2025

(Online) Support and Discussion Group for Autistic Adults - Tuesday Edition, age 18+
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025 ⋅ 3:30pm – 5pm (Pacific Time - Los Angeles)
Meets online every Tuesday, from 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM.

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.

This is a peer support group facilitated by Rae (he/him), an Autistic person.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kOmfV6ekRoCmd8J8dWb9GA

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.

10/24/2025

(Online) Intersectional Identity Group - Support and Discussion Group for Autistic Adults with Intersectional Identities, age 18+
Monday Oct 27, 2025 ⋅ 3pm – 4:30pm (Pacific Time - Los Angeles)
Meets online every Monday, from 3:00 to 4:30 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, q***r, gender q***r, 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 Q***r 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.

Presented by Portland Parks and RecMt. Scott Community Center Grand Re-Opening EventDate: Friday, October 24, 20255:00 t...
10/24/2025

Presented by Portland Parks and Rec
Mt. Scott Community Center Grand Re-Opening Event
Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
5:00 to 7:30 pm
Location: 5530 SE 72nd Avenue Portland, OR 97206
Includes Free Open Swim
Questions? Contact som.subedi@portlandoregon.gov

Presented by The Autism Society of OregonTryon Creek Nature WalkWho: These walks are meant to be a safe space for Autist...
10/23/2025

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 or judgment.
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 A*O Board member.
When:
Sunday, November 9 from 1:00 to 2:30 (Adult walk - ages 18+)
Sunday, December 14 from 1:00 to 2:30 (Adult walk - ages 18+)
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. Registration is FREE but advance registration is required.
For more info & to register, click the link here: https://charity.pledgeit.org/TryonCreek
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).

Friendship Group for Autistic Kids (suggested ages: 7 – 13)Monday Oct 27, 2025 ⋅ 6pm – 6:45pm (Pacific Time - Los Angele...
10/23/2025

Friendship Group for Autistic Kids (suggested ages: 7 – 13)
Monday Oct 27, 2025 ⋅ 6pm – 6:45pm (Pacific Time - Los Angeles)
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 online, with occasional in person meetups.
To register and get a Zoom link, please go to https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkdeGprDwrGt1EtdXjfW6Rd9YSBuvlX8Pj #/registration

Questions? Email Events@AutismSocietyOregon.org or call 503-636-1676.

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Portland, OR
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