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PEERS® program for Social skills

"THE TWO FUNDAMENTAL NEEDS THAT PEOPLE HAVE ARE TO FEEL SUCCESSFUL AND TO HAVE FRIENDS" - C. CHRISTENSEN ​

> Enrolling now for the Spring 2021 Program
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What is Peers?

  • The PEERS® program is a group program for teens and young adults who are interested in learning skills to make and keep friends, develop dating skills and handle conflict
  • At the end of the 16-week program, participants will demonstrate several new skills that will last them a lifetime and can be used in everyday life settings
  • Each lesson includes specific instruction, video models, perspective-taking questions and behavioral rehearsal 
  • The internationally-claimed PEERS® program is developed by UCLA and is the first evidence-based group treatment program for young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder as well as other developmental disorders and social challenges 
  • The PEERS® program includes two sessions per week (1 session for the young adult and 1 session for the social coach)
  • Please Note: Teens and young adults must be motivated and willing to participate

what do the lessons cover?

Teens and young adults will learn social skills and strategies that actually work, including 
  • how to start and maintain conversations
  • communicating electronically (texting, emails, etc.)
  • conflict resolution and how to disagree 
  • how to use humor appropriately
  • how to handle bullying and teasing
  • organizing get-togethers with friends
  • dating skills
  • strategies for handling dating pressure 

How it works 

STEP 1
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​Reach out so Brenna can learn more about your needs
STEP 2

Gauge interest and participation from your teen or young adult
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STEP 3

Complete intake paperwork and a screening to make sure this program is the right fit

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PHONE: (504) 487-2736
​EMAIL: Brenna@goconnectabilities.com
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Serving Tennessee and California ​via telehealth

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