The Autism Society of Oregon (ASO) is the state chapter of the national organization, the Autism Society (formerly known as the Autism Society of America). Read more >>
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SUMMER CAMP & RECREATION RESOURCE FAIR. It’s still February, but it's already time to think about summer, and what do
with the kiddos on those too, too long summer vacation days! To help parents get information about options, ASO is hosting a
"Summer Camp & Recreation Resource Fair" for families in the Portland metro area.
Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012
Time: 2 - 4 PM
Place: ARRO's Westside Family & Community Center, 2360 SW 170th Avenue, Beaverton, OR 97006>br />
Cost: ** FREE **
Participating will be: ACAP, ASD Oregon, Aspiring Youth,
Camp Rivendale, Camp Yakety Yak, Kindtree Retreat,
Polaris Dance Theatre, Upward Bound, West Linn Parks & Rec,
Whiz Kids, and more!
For more information , please contact the ASO office at 503-636-1676,
or at: info@oregonautism.com.
Registration is now open for the 10th Annual Autism Walk-A-Thon on Sunday, April 15, 2012 at Oaks Park in Portland. Please click here to: Register - Form A Team - and Create a Personal Fundraising Page! New this year: You can purchase Discounted Ride Bracelets on-line with your registration, OR they will also be available at the Walk.Click here for the Walk-A-Thon Flyer. To print out a pledge form for off-line donations, please click here.
ASO is sponsoring a Sibling Workshop for ages 8-11 on Saturdays from Feb 25 - March 17, 2012. Pre-Registration is required. Click here for the flyer. To pre-register, or for more information, including scholarship requests, please contact ASO at (503) 636-1676 or info@oregonautism.com. We are fully subscribed for this Workshop, but are taking names for a Waiting List.
Navigation Maps Are HERE! The Navigation Map to Services for Children with ASD is now ready. This wonderful new resource provides parents of children with a recent diagnosis of ASD an overview of the different tracks of support systems (Medical, Education, Developmental Disability Services, and Community).
There are listings of "Resources to Explore" for each track, as well as a listing of "Places to Start." There are 4 regional versions, all with Spanish translations. The Mid-Valley region (Benton, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Polk, Tillamook, and Yamhill counties) also has an insert with a list of "Local Resources" to contact. Printer-friendly versions are available on-line at the Oregon Family to Family website.
UPDATE to ASO's Fall 2011 Conference in Redmond, OR - "Life Planning: Tools, Suggestions and Perspectives." We are working on preparing DVD's of the day's events, including all 4 breakout sessions and both the Adults Panel and Parents Panel. We will post details as soon as they are available.
January 2012: Radio interview with Jonathan Chase, Member of the ASO Board of Directors, and Amber Perry, Chapter Representative, Lane Co (Region 7), both adults on the autism spectrum: Click for link.
CD Rom, "I just received the Diagnosis. What do I do tomorrow?"
DVDs from the Severe Autism Challenges workshop
DVDs from the Puberty & Sexuality seminar series
DVD of Jonathan Chase speaking about self advocacy
Books
Autism Society of North Carolina Book Store Affiliate: ASO is now an affiliate of the largest non-profit autism bookstore in the U.S. read more >>
Articles
Transitioning to Adult Services in Oregon read more>>
Strategies for Teaching based on Autism Research read more>>
ASO authors an article on tips for trying to get more services at your child’s school read more>>
Filing your Social Security Disability Claim read more>>
Registration is now open for the 10th Annual Autism Walk-A-Thon on Sunday, April 15, 2012 at Oaks Park in Portland. Please 
