Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relations Skills (PEERS®) for Young Adults
PEERS® is a social skills intervention for motivated young adults between the ages of 18-38. Skills learned in PEERS reach far beyond friendship and may help students be more successful in their academics, community, or employment environments.
Skills Covered:
- Conversational cues
- Electronic communication
- Direct & indirect bullying
- Handling disagreements
- Organizing get-togethers
- Dating skills
- Choosing appropriate Friends
- Using humor & assessing humor feedback
Program Details:
- Who: Ideal for young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, intellectual disorders, or social challenges
- Eligibility: Young adults ages 18-38 are welcome to participate
- Timing:
- Classes start in September
- 16 week program
- Meet once a week for a 90 minute session
- A student class and a parent class are taught simultaneously, at the same time
- Cost: Funding and scholarships are available
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About PEERS®
PEERS® is an internationally acclaimed, evidence-based program developed at UCLA by PEERS Clinic Founding Director Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson. The Zembrodt Education Center’s PEERS program is taught by a certified PEERS provider.
