The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) 

The PEERS® Program for adolescents is a structured, evidence-based social skills intervention designed for teenagers aged 12 to 17 who are on the autism spectrum or have other neurodiverse traits. This program focuses on developing crucial social skills such as starting and maintaining conversations, understanding social cues, and making and keeping friends. Through engaging group sessions, role-playing exercises, and real-world practice, adolescents learn practical strategies to improve their social interactions and build lasting relationships. The program also emphasizes the importance of social etiquette and problem-solving skills in various social contexts, equipping teens with the confidence and tools they need to navigate social situations more effectively and enhance their overall social experience.   Lessons include: having two way conversations, entering and exiting conversations, electronic forms of communication, choosing appropriate friends, using humor appropriately, being a good sport, having successful get togethers, managing arguments with friends, and handling teasing, physical bullying and other forms of social rejection.  

Who:

 PEERS® is designed for middle and high school aged students, with Autism, who are able to communicate in English and display appropriate behavior in group settings and want to make friends and socialize.  

When:

CURRENTLY RUNNING 

Where:

Charlottetown, Montague and Summerside - applications are closed - 2025 session to be announced in the coming months.    

How Much:

The PEERS® Program for teens is priced at $1600 (plus GST)

We collaborate with AccessAbility Supports including direct billing for eligible AccessAbility clients.  Happy to collaborate with other funding partners as requested!

READY TO APPLY?

PEI we are taking names of those interested for our next sessions in PEI for 2025 - please contact admin@thrivingtreeteaching.com to place your name on the list.  Limited spaces available.