Making and keeping friends doesn’t come easily to every teen—but it can be taught. Our PEERS® social skills groups offer a supportive, structured environment where neurodivergent teens and tweens learn how to build meaningful relationships and feel more confident in social situations.
Based on the renowned, evidence-based PEERS® curriculum developed at UCLA, this program goes beyond surface-level advice. We teach real-world skills in a way that’s concrete, affirming, and accessible—so students not only understand what to do in social situations, but how to do it in a way that feels authentic to them.
Each session includes:
Lessons are highly visual, interactive, and designed with neurodivergent learners in mind. Everything is broken down into manageable steps to avoid overwhelm and build confidence.
Choose between a once-a-week format or our popular 2-week daily bootcamp. No matter the format, the structure is predictable, consistent, and proven to work.
Check out the PEERS website for research articles and news stories about the program's successes.
Our PEERS® classes are designed for youth ages 11–17 and their families who want to better understand and navigate the often confusing world of social interaction.
If any of the following sound familiar, this program may be a great fit for your family:
The PEERS® program is a proven and effective intervention for:
To get the most out of this program, participants should:
Our groups are fast-paced and highly interactive—these prerequisites help set students up for success from day one.
The following social skills are covered in each training:
Each online session follows a structured, research-based format that keeps participants actively learning and practicing:
To make the most of each session, parents are a vital part of the process. You’ll receive handouts every week with simple conversation starters, coaching tips, and ways to help your child practice the skills in everyday life. We call this the “social coach” model—because when teens feel supported at home, they’re far more likely to succeed socially in the real world.
To keep learning personalized and interactive, group size is capped at just 8 participants. This allows your child to receive individual support, build strong peer connections, and truly engage in their growth.
We know that accessing quality mental health and social support can be costly. A typical teen therapy session often runs $75–$150 per hour—but we believe life-changing skills shouldn’t come with a steep price tag.
Our full PEERS® program is offered for just $30 per 45-minute session, making it accessible for more families.
That includes:
We believe every teen deserves access to social skills support—regardless of financial circumstances.
If the full program fee presents a challenge for your family, you’re welcome to submit a Hardship Request—for any reason, no questions asked. No paperwork or proof of income is required. Just fill out a simple form, and we’ll review your request with care and respect.
You can read more about our Fee Reduction/Hardship Request Policy during registration.
We’re here to support your family—and we’ll do our best to make it work.
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