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. A learning coach must also be available for a lesson once a week, via Zoom.

• Timing: 

  • Classes are offered 3 times a year

  • PEERS is a 16-week program

  • Meets once a week for a 90-minute session

  • A learning coach 

• Cost: Funding and scholarships are available