KindTree - Autism Rocks Groups

Peer Support Group

The second Monday of every month (except August)
4:30 - 6 PM
At St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 13th and Pearl, Eugene , 541-343-9253
Facilitated by Cheryl Nel Applegate
Please Call First 541 689 2228

Conceived for people with high-functioning autism and Aspergers, has been meeting monthly for years. Cheryl Nel Applegate, a retired professional in the developmental disabilities field, is the facilitator. There are about 8 hard-core regulars and new arrivals often join; they range from 19 to 50 years old. They share stories and discuss different challenges posed by living with autism spectrum disorders. It's a safe place.

Social Skills Group - Sponsored by the ASO-LCC

The Lane County Chapter of the Autism Society of Oregon supports a Social Skills Class and scheduled Social Outings on alternating months, in response to interest by participants in KindTree - Autism Rocks’ Support Group for adults on the autism spectrum. The classes and outings are designed for adults with high-functioning autism or Aspergers who can get around independently in the community.

During the Social Skills Class, conversation skills will be taught, role-modeled and practiced. The class is taught by Doris Germain, an Autism Specialist in the Linn-Benton School District. She has taught social skills at Autism Training and Support in Eugene. Her skill in teaching social skills has been learned from 20 years of working with people on the spectrum.

The Social Skills Class is taking place on the 3rd Monday of alternating monthsfrom 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church on 13th and Pearl in Eugene. The Social Skills Class will decide on the activity for the following month’s Social Outing.

The Social Outing is taking place on alternating months on the third Friday evening of the month from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. or during the day on Saturday, depending on the activity chosen by the previous month’s Social Skills Class.

If you are interested or know someone who might be interested, call Chapter Representative Mary-Minn Sirag at (541) 689-2228 or email her at sirag@mindspring.com.