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Autism Support Groups in Vancouver, Washington

For a mid-sized city, Vancouver has an unusually rooted support-group scene — mostly because Autism Empowerment, a nonprofit serving autistic youth and adults, is headquartered here rather than in Seattle or Portland. Add a long-running moms' group, a NAMI peer group for autistic adults, and Portland-metro groups across the river, and most families can find a room (or a group chat) that fits.

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Autism Empowerment

Nonprofit · multiple groups

Vancouver-headquartered nonprofit running support groups for parents, partners, and autistic adults, plus community events and Spectrum Life magazine.

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Vancouver WA Mom's Autism Support Group

Parent peer group

Informal moms' group meeting first and third Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm, at Stephen's Place on SE Ellsworth Road.

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NAMI Southwest Washington — Autism Support/Social Group

Peer group · autistic adults

Free peer-led support and social group for autistic adults, serving Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania, and Wahkiakum counties; call 360-695-2823.

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PEACE NW

Nonprofit · family support

Vancouver-area organization hosting support groups for families of people with disabilities.

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Autism Society of Oregon (Portland metro)

Nonprofit · regional groups

Runs support groups across the Portland metro; open to Southwest Washington families.

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