Organization
Autism Society of Oregon(ASO)
Oregon's leading organisation providing free resources, education, policy advocacy, and peer support for autistic individuals and their families since 1981, with no membership fees or programme charges. ASO serves over 1,400 individuals per year through information services, statewide support groups, and caregiver respite programmes.
About
The Autism Society of Oregon (ASO) was founded in 1981 and is the state's leading organisation providing resources, education, advocacy, and peer support for autistic individuals and their families. Operating with no membership fees and no charges for any programmes, ASO is open to everyone who can benefit from its services.
What They Do
ASO offers information and referral services to over 1,400 individuals per year, facilitates support and activity groups for children, teens, and adults throughout Oregon, and runs the "Take a Break on ASO" caregiver respite programme. The organisation actively advocates for autism-informed policy at the state level.
Who They Serve
ASO serves autistic individuals of all ages and abilities—as well as their families, educators, and caregivers—throughout Oregon, with dedicated programmes for children, teens, adults, parents, and siblings.
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