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Location: Portland, OR 45.46-122.7 97219US

Meetups: 18 so far

Members: 133 Parents of Autistic Children

Rating: The Portland Autism Meetup Group No recent ratings

Meetup topics: Autism, Parents of Special Needs Kids, Asperger's Syndrome, Sensory Integration Dysfunction

Founded: June 24, 2003

Suggested Donation: $2.00 per meetup

My name is Jessica, and I am a mother to a 6 yr old boy on the spectrum. He was dignosed in January of 2005. I look forward to meeting other parents who share my joys and struggles. The Portland Autism Meetup Group is for parents of Autistic children to get together and talk about strategies, difficulties, and experiences. We can learn from each other about what works and what doesn't. Come and join us in sharing our strength and hope for the future.

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Nov 23
- New member
  
  Sandi
  
  “I worked with an autistic child in my daughter's K class. I have a 7 yr old dog that is trained, calm, loves everyone, & is xlnt w/children. He's like a kid magnet & I'm interested in using him for a therapy dog. Would any of you be interested?”

Nov 21
- New member
  
  Suzanne Botana
  
  “We just moved from Chicago and my sister's son has autism. We supported her there and would love to support families here. I am a child psychologist and enjoy these families both personally and professionally.”

Nov 1
- New member
  
  Serina Zavala
  
  “My son was diagnosed with Sensory Integrity Disorder a year ago at age 3 years old. It has been very dificult to have him in pre-school, go to church and just socialize in general. I thought it would be nice to find others in our same situation.”

Oct 30
- New member
  
  Carol Bruce
  
  “I'm the parent of Caelin, 21 years old, who recently attended a meeting. He is becoming interested in self-advocacy and becoming more independent.”

Oct 24
- New member
  
  Margaret
  
  “To meet other parent's with kids with ASD/Asperger's. My son is 8 and is really ready to make a friend who share's his passion: TRAINS! I am hopeful there is another kiddo in the area who shares this interest form playdates:)”

Oct 22
- New member
  
  shaowen Liu

Sep 24
- New member
  
  Sherry Adams
  
  “My 9-year old son was diagnosed with Asperger's three years ago. I would like to be able to connect with other parents with this similar issue and to be able to bounce questions and thoughts around with others.”

Sep 22
- New member
  
  Lindsay Menard
  
  “To meet other families going through similiar situations. Also for my son to possibly make some friends! :)”

Sep 21
- New member
  
  Phoenix
  
  “I am a mother of a child with Autism. I also am an ABA therapist and have a degree in Communicative Disorders . I joined to share my experiences as well as my journey with like minded parents”

Sep 20
- New member
  
  Dan Yedinak
  
  “I am the chair of the 2009 Portland Walk Now for Autism. My son, Jack, was diagnosed when he was 2. How 4.5, he is making extraordinary progress, and I credit it largely to early diagnosis, and incredible access to care due largely to family support.”