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PEERS® Social Skills Program

Teaches evidence-based, real-world strategies to help individuals make and keep friends.

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What participants will learn

Learn it. Practice it. Use it.

  • Learn basic social skills for making and maintaining friendships and getting along with others at work.
  • Become more comfortable participating in community and group activities with less adult support over time.
  • Learn to understand social cues and respond appropriately in different situations.
Goals and outcomes

Purpose of this program.

  • Learn how to make and maintain friendships and connect with others.

  • Become more comfortable participating in group and community settings.

  • Learn how to communicate and interact appropriately in a work setting.

Program format (16-week curriculum)

  • Frequency

    Once

    a week

  • Class time

    1.5-hr

    per class

  • Class ratio

    2:4

    instructors to students

Your PEERS learning journey

  1. Choose to enroll in friendship or employment class.
  2. Participants practice new skills through role-playing, group activities, and guided conversations.
  3. Use these skills during community activities, social outings, and workplace situations.
  4. Build confidence and become more independent in friendships, community, and work.

A Supportive Learning Environment

  • Individualized

    Our instructor meets each participant where they are, offering guidance at every step and gradually stepping back as confidence grows.

  • ISP Reports

    Every participant begins with a personalized baseline assessment. Then, we develop individualized goals, track progress, and provide detailed reports.

Two Social Skills Learning Options

Friendship Skills

Focus on building and maintaining friendships and feeling more comfortable in social situations.

Participants learn how to:

  • Start and maintain conversations
  • Find people with similar interests
  • Join group activities
  • Make plans with friends
  • Handle disagreements, teasing, and rejection
  • Use texting and social media appropriately

Employment Skills

Focus on communicating and building positive relationships in the workplace.

Participants learn how to:

  • Communicate with coworkers and supervisors
  • Ask for help or clarification
  • Work as part of a team
  • Communicate with customers
  • Understand workplace expectations
  • Recognize social cues
  • Handle feedback and disagreements appropriately

Participants select one learning option to focus on throughout their PEERS program.

Inquiry form

Take the Next Step

  1. Fill out our Inquiry Form, and a team member will contact you within 24 hours.

  2. You may also reach out directly to discuss whether this program is a good fit for the learner’s goals and needs.

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