Autism Society of Oregon

11/26/2025

The A*O office will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 in honor of the holiday. We will be back on Monday, December 1.

11/26/2025

Presented by Swindells Resource Center
Understanding Behavior in the Home and Community Settings
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
6:00-7:30 pm
Scan the QR Code or Register here: https://psjhcrmwebsites.microsoftcrmportals.com/event?readableEventId=Understanding_Behavior_in_the_Home_and_Community_Settings
For more information: Swindells@Providence.org or call 503-215-2429

11/25/2025

The Autism Society of America, along with other national Autism organizations (including Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, Autism Speaks, Autism Science Foundation, Profound Autism Alliance and more) has issued the following statement calling for reliable public health and medical information for the Autism community: https://autismsociety.org/leading-autism-organizations-statement-on-cdcs-vaccines-and-autism-page/
Additionally, the American Association of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued the following statement about CDC Autism Website changes here: https://www.aap.org/en/news-room/news-releases/aap/2025/statement-from-leading-medical-health-and-patient-advocacy-groups-on-cdc-autism-website-changes/

11/24/2025

Presented by Relay Resources
abilIT
Developed in partnership with Melwood, abilIT is a 14-week training program designed for neurodivergent people and injured veterans interested in building a future in IT. The program helps participants prepare for industry-recognized certifications and strengthens the professional skills needed to succeed in tech roles.
Only a few spots remain for our next cohort! Classes start January 5, 2026.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews will be scheduled before the new year.
Register here: https://www.relayresources.org/abilit
Want to learn more about abilIT? Join us on December 16th for a virtual abilIT Preview Day!
When: December 16th, 2025, at 4:30 PM
Where: Online (Microsoft Teams)
Link here: https://relayresources.org/abilit-preview-day?hs_preview=MmwmDjkr-261922810582
You’ll get an overview of the program, meet members of our team, and have time to ask questions about the application process and training experience.
Questions? Contact rsalazar@relayresources.org

11/24/2025

Presented by The Autism Society of Oregon
Many Sensory Santa locations still have availability! The following cities still have availability:
LaGrande, Medford, Hermiston, Pendleton!
We will also have a Virtual Sensory Friendly Santa over Zoom on December 10th, which has plenty of availability.
Free, but you MUST register in advance for a specific time to meet Santa.
Register here: https://charity.pledgeit.org/Santa
Questions? Email Events@AutismSocietyOregon.org or call 503-636-1676.

11/24/2025

(Online) Support and Discussion Group for Autistic Adults - Tuesday Edition, age 18+
Tuesday Nov 25, 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.

11/24/2025

OBT is offering a full-length sensory-friendly production on Monday, December 22nd at 7:30pm at the Keller Auditorium, at a 20% discount. This show is geared towards Autistic folks or with sensory processing challenges, and is also great for young children.

OBT aims to create a theater experience where caregivers and families of all types can experience the magic of ballet in a more relaxed, calm, and welcoming environment. This show features calm down stations on each floor, modified sound and lighting, entry/exit privileges throughout the evening, with sensory kits and fidget toys available for use. They also provide a Social Narrative Guide so guests can know what to expect ahead of time.

Direct ticket link for the sensory friendly performance: https://my.obt.org/695/747

Event: The Nutcracker Ballet, Sensory Friendly Production

Date and Time: December 22, 2025 at 7:30pm

Location: Keller Auditorium

Cost: 20% off with discount code: friendly. Limit 8 tickets per order

Offer expires December 22 at 8:00pm. Not valid on previously purchased tickets/in conjunction with another offer, on service fees, or premium experiences.

Note: This offer is made by OBT, please contact them directly with any questions.

A sparkling winter tale set to Tchaikovsky’s festive score. When Marie’s mysterious godfather gives her a magical Nutcracker that comes to life, Marie and her Nutcracker Prince set off on an unforgettable Christmas Eve adventure to the Land of Sweets.

11/21/2025

Presented by KindTree - Autism Rocks
12th Annual Ugly Sweater Contest & Party
Thursday, Dec 04
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Whirled Pies
Eugene, 199 W 8th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
Bring your own fun holiday sweater, or bring any old sweater and decorate it with our crazy stuff. Dance and sing along to a wonderful DJ playing holiday music, enjoy the venue's great food and drink, and...best of all...hang out with the Autism Rocks Community. Woohoo!! And... it's FREE!!!
Questions? Contact 541-780-6950 or admin@kindtree.org

11/21/2025

Columbia Dance is offering a Sensory-Friendly performance of The Nutcracker on December 19th at Skyview Concert Hall in Vancouver, WA. This special show is designed for the neurodivergent community — with adjusted lighting and sound, relaxed seating, and a welcoming environment where everyone can experience the magic of The Nutcracker comfortably. All ages are welcome.

Columbia Dance is providing 50 free tickets. The coupon code is: voyageur25 to use on their ticketing website: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=colda. Please only sign up for the number of tickets you truly need to allow as many people as possible to benefit from this offer.

This generous offer is from Columbia Dance. For questions, please contact them directly at
mfrost4721@gmail.com.

11/21/2025

Friendship Group for Autistic Kids (suggested ages: 7 – 13)
Monday Nov 24, 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.

11/21/2025

(Online) Intersectional Identity Group - Support and Discussion Group for Autistic Adults with Intersectional Identities, age 18+
Monday Nov 24, 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.