The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) is an evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated teens in middle and high school to help them make and keep friends.
AUTISM CLINICAL CENTER
PEERS® for Teens
Help your teen make and keep friends with this evidence-based social skills program
Overview
The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) for Teens, offered through the Autism Clinical Center, is a 14-week evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated teens in middle and high school to help them make and keep friends. During each group session, teens are taught essential communication skills and are given the opportunity to practice with peers. Parents attend separate sessions and are taught how to assist their teens by helping to expand their teen’s social network and provide feedback through coaching during weekly socialization homework assignments.
Program Details
Mondays, March 23 – June 29*
*Skipping one week for spring break and May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm ET
Teens ages 13 – 16 and their parents/caregivers
$4,200*
*Includes complimentary pre-screening
Additional Information
A free 15-minute pre-screening with an assessment for group readiness will occur before admission into the group is confirmed.
Eligibility
Teens with social or behavioral challenges, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, or social pragmatic communication disorder. Parent participation is required.
Program Structure
Each week, teens and parents receive support through two groups that run simultaneously and meet in separate rooms.
Teen Group
Teens participate in a weekly, clinician-led social skills group focused on building and practicing core communication and friendship skills with peers.
Parent Group
Parents attend a separate, concurrent session during the same time block, where they learn evidence-based strategies to support skill generalization at home through guided coaching and weekly socialization homework.
Why This Program?
The PEERS® Program for Teens equips teens with essential social skills and empowers families to support their growth. Benefits include but are not limited to:
Practical Social Skills
Teens learn to navigate social situations in a supportive environment, from starting conversations to resolving conflicts.
Family-Centered Approach
Parents gain tools to coach their teens and support social development at home.
Peer Connections
Teens practice making and keeping friends through structured group activities with peers.
Frequently Asked Questions
The program is for teens who have:
- Social/behavioral challenges
- Autism spectrum disorder
- ADHD
- Social pragmatic communication disorder
Teens in the PEERS program will:
- Learn to initiate and host get-togethers
- Learn to navigate and appropriately use electronic communication
- Learn to talk with peers on a variety of topics
- Learn to solve social conflict and resolve disagreements
If a child cannot attend and we are notified at least 7 days prior to the start date of the program we will issue a refund, excluding a $300 non-refundable deposit for administrative fees. At the time of registration full payment is required to reserve a space. If less than 7 days notification is given, no refund will be provided.
Yes. We welcome children and families from across the country and around the world. Our website has more information on how to get here and our recommended hotels close by our office.
Contact Us
For more information, please contact us at [email protected] or call us at 212.308.3118.
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