Our Workshop

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Our 16-week social skills workshop, using the evidence-based curriculum PEERS® (Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) is designed to help neurodiverse adults (21+) master real-world social skills and feel comfortable in a variety of social settings. Sessions focus on practical skills for friendships, dating, and everyday interactions. We take a whole-person approach—creating a safe, supportive space for growth—and involve parents/caregivers, siblings or close friends as social coaches, providing them with weekly tools, training, and guidance to help reinforce progress at home.
What is PEERS®?
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The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) is world-renowned for providing evidence-based social skills programs to preschoolers, adolescents, and young adults who are interested in developing and maintaining close friendships and/or romantic relationships.
First developed at UCLA by PEERS® Clinic director, Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson, the program has expanded to locations across the United States, has been translated into over a dozen languages, and is used in over 150 countries across the globe.
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  • The PEERS® Young Adult Program is a 16-week, evidence-based social skills group for neurodiverse adults (21+). Participants learn practical skills for making and keeping friends, using humor, communicating effectively, and handling social conflicts. Sessions are provided virtually.

    To participate, individuals must be:

    • Highly motivated to grow socially

    • Able to follow a structured curriculum

    • Committed to all 16 sessions

    • Have access to a computer or technology

    Social coaches receive parallel training to support continued growth at home and in the community.

  • Social Coaches play a key role in the PEERS® Young Adult Program. Weekly online sessions teach the same skills their young adult is learning. Social coaches are trained to support practice at home and help young adults apply skills in real-life situations. Sessions also offer space to share successes, troubleshoot, and connect with others—all from the convenience of home.

  • Each week, neurodiverse young adults (21+) join a supportive, structured group to learn and practice real-world social skills. Sessions focus on making and keeping friends, using humor appropriately, handling conflict, navigating conversations, dating, and digital communication. Through role-play, group discussion, and weekly practice, participants gain the tools and confidence to build meaningful relationships in everyday life.

  • Join Our Virtual 16-Week Social Skills Program!

    • Total Cost: $1,500
      Program Length: 16 weeks
      Start Date: October 20, 2025

      Weekly Schedule:

      • Mondays: Social Coach Sessions

      • Tuesdays: Adult Sessions

      • Time: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM EST

      • Each session is 90 minutes

      What’s Included:

      • 1 session per week for Adults

      • 1 session per week for Social Coaches

      Group Size: 8–10 participants per group

    Develop meaningful connections and improve social skills in a supportive, focused environment. Secure your spot today!

    (includes one Social Coach & one Adult Session per week)

    Total investment: $1500.00

  • Week 1: Trading Information and Starting Conversations

    Week 2: Trading Information and Maintaining Conversations

    Week 3: Finding a Source of Friends

    Week 4: Electronic Communication

    Week 5: Appropriate Use of Humor

    Week 6: Entering Group Conversations

    Week 7: Exiting Group Conversations

    Week 8: Get-Togethers

    Week 9: Dating Etiquette: Letting Someone Know You Like Them

    Week 10: Dating Etiquette: Asking Someone on a Date

    Week 11: Dating Etiquette: Going on Dates

    Week 12: Dating Etiquette: Dating Do’s and Don’ts

    Week 13: Handling Disagreements

    Week 14: Handling Direct Bullying

    Week 15: Handling Indirect Bullying

    Week 16: Moving Forward and Graduation

  • Click here to see the latest research behind the curriculum.