Our Workshop
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®?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.
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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.
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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.
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Join Our Virtual 16-Week Social Skills Program!
Total Cost: $1,500
Program Length: 16 weeks
Start Date: October 20, 2025Weekly 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
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Conversation Skills: Starting, maintaining, joining, and exiting conversations; appropriate use of humor
Friendship Skills: Finding friends, electronic communication, organizing get-togethers
Dating Etiquette: Showing interest, asking someone out, going on dates, dating do’s and don’ts
Conflict & Coping: Handling disagreements, direct bullying, indirect bullying
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