Eugene

• Asperger Advocacy Coalition

  Exploring Asperger Syndrome
  This is a strength based diagnostic discussion group for adults (ages 18 and older) with Asperger Syndrome and high-functioning Autism. The group focus is on building self-awareness, improving relationships and increasing daily function.

  Meetings are held the first Saturday of each month from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. There is no cost for participating but pre-registration is required.

  Understanding Asperger Syndrome
  A support and diagnostic information group for parents, siblings, family members and caregivers of individuals affected by Asperger Syndrome and high-functioning Autism. Bring your concerns, questions and insights to this open meeting. People of all ages with HFA and AS are encouraged to attend.

  Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.

  Meeting Location:
  Bridgeway House
  996 Jefferson Street
  Eugene, Oregon 97402

  Contact:
  For information or to be added to the mailing list, call Nan Lester, M.S. at 541-968-5568 or visit www.NanLesterMS.com

Portland

• Portland Asperger's Network

  This is a support group in Portland, Oregon, for parents of children with Asperger's Syndrome or High-Functioning Autism. We have an online community that shares experiences and suggestions and we also meet about once a month for face-to-face support, to hear speakers or go on family outings together.

  Meetings:
  Tabor Heights Methodist Church
  6161 S.E. Stark St.
  No charge to attend, but donations gladly accepted. For more information, call 503-284-4507.

  To join our online community, visit www.aspergersnet.org

  GAME CLUB

  This is a monthly video and board game party for AS/HFA children age 5-18.

  Meeting times and date for game club:

  The group meets the second Friday of each month (some variation around holidays), 6:30-10 p.m., at West Linn Lutheran Church, 20390 Willamette Drive, West Linn, Oregon. Children learn social skills while playing games and parents share information and experiences. Free, but donations gladly accepted. Potluck snacks and beverages.

  Web site for further information about game club

  www.gameclubonline.com

  Link to recent article about Game Club

  
  

• Portland AS Adult Support Group

  A support group for AS adults, currently age 19-75, which meets twice monthly.

  Meeting Times
  This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month

  Meeting Location:
  Independence Living Resources Centerin Portland.

  Contact:
  Individuals wishing to know more about the group are encouraged to contact:
  Roger Meyer at rogernmeyer@earthlink.net , or,
  Linda Newland at OPU@peak.org

  
  

• Parents Support Group Oregon Parents United

  This group is an Information Source for Parent/Student Advocacy and a State-wide Oregon Information and Referral Source for K-12 Disabled Children

  Visit their webpage at http://www.oregonparentsunited.org

• Pacific Northwest Adult (Asperger/High Functioning Autism/Other Related) Support Group over 18

  Meetings held every 1-3 months Meetings held at varying locations Seattle-Portland-Eugene (mainly Portland Metro Area). Possibly Eugene, OR - Vancouver, B.C. and points between.

  For more information visit their webpages at:
  http://home.talkcity.com/ROFLWay/ autismasperger/index.html or,
  http://www.geocities.com/srsr12/autismasperger.htm

  Regular mail to:
  Post Office Box 5094
  Portland, OR 97208-5094
  Phone: (503) 920-3001

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