PEERS is the leading evidence-based social skills intervention program for teenagers and young adults with social challenges such as high functioning autism spectrum disorder (Aspergers), as well as those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression and other socio-emotional problems.
PEERS involves parents; teaches skills which align with what socially successful teens and young adults today do; and tailors teaching methods to shared social skills deficits.
PEERS for teens
PEERS for teens (12 to 17 years) is suited to teens who are interested in learning skills to make and keep friends and/or handling conflict and rejection. During each group session, teens are taught important social skills and are given the opportunity to practise these skills.
During the 16-week program, participants will be exposed to a range of skills and topics, including how to:
Participation requirements for PEERS for teens include:
Parent must be willing to participate
PEERS for young adults
PEERS for young adults (18 to 24 years) is suited to people who are interested in learning skills to make and keep friends and/or develop romantic relationships. During each group session, young adults are taught important social skills and are given the opportunity to practise these skills.
During the 16week program, participants will be exposed to a range of skills and topics, including how to:
Participation requirements for PEERS for young adults include:
This course is available at:
Early Start Australia | Qld | Murarrie
(p: 07 3398 9367 e: murarrie@earlystartaustralia.com.au)
Early Start Australia | Qld | Ashmore, Springfield
(p: 07 5578 2000 e:ashmore@earlystartaustralia.com.au or p: 07 5689 5601 e: springfield@earlystartaustralia.com.au)
Program delivery varies between clinics so please check with your local clinic about their programs.