🧩 Autism Support Resources for Parents & Adults

A highly active Oregon group offering free, recurring social events for neurodivergent and autistic community members. Join Dungeons & Dragons nights in Portland, Fun with Legos clubs in several cities, dinner-and-a-movie meetups, and sensory-friendly outdoor hikes.

Autism Society of Oregon (ASO) Support Groups

Oregon’s statewide autism chapter with many free peer groups. Find online spaces for autistic adults (18+), groups for autistic parents, and regular monthly support meetings for parents and caregivers.

Autism Empowerment

A non-profit serving Oregon and Southwest Washington that creates accepting spaces for autistic people and their families. Offers parent resources, adult peer mentorship, and local meetups that focus on belonging and empowerment.

Oregon Family Support Network (OFSN) / Reach Out Oregon

A parent warmline staffed by trained peers who understand emotional, neurodivergent, and developmental health needs. Get one-on-one guidance, support groups, and help finding local resources across Oregon.

FACT Oregon Support Line

A parent-led advocacy network with a support line you can call or text. Talk with other parents of youth with disabilities and get practical help navigating special education, IEPs, and disability programs.

Central Oregon Disability Support Network (CODSN)

A Central Oregon hub for families raising children with disabilities and autism. Access targeted ASD resources, workshops, events, and one-on-one peer matching so you can learn from families on a similar path.

Swindells Resource Center

A Providence-run resource center for parents and caregivers of children with special needs and developmental delays. Offers free workshops, a rich resource library, and connections to community supports throughout Oregon.