PEERS
PEERS® Social Skills Group for Adolescents
(and Middle School)
Teens will learn how to:
• Use appropriate conversational skills
• Use humour appropriately
• Use electronic communication
• Enter & exit conversations
• Be a good host during get-togethers
• Be a good sport
• Handle arguments and disagreements
• Change a bad reputation
• Handle rumors and gossip
• Handle rejection, teasing and bullying
Group Leaders
Kathy Bruno, Speech Pathologist, from Speech Plus Speech Pathology
Ainjali Wong, Speech Pathologist, from Speech Plus Speech Pathology
Chelsea Good, Allied Health Assistant, from Speech Plus Speech Pathology
Alex Laffin, Social Worker
When it is Held?
Group 1 (10-12yrs):
05/04/2022 and 07/04/2022.
9:00am-4:00pm both days.
Parents must attend on the second day - 07/04/2022.
Group 2 (13-17yrs):
Wednesday afternoons weekly from 20/04/2022 - 22/06/2022.
4:00-5:30 every Wednesday.
Parents must attend from 4:30-5:30pm.
We are now taking expressions of interest for Term 3, 2022.
Sessions are held at the Speech Plus Speech Pathology Clinic, at 2 Chelsea Lane, Redlynch.
Who can Enrol
Children ages 10-17 can apply. The program is suited to autistic teens and any other children who have difficulty forming and maintaining friendships and using social skills.
The program is not suited to individuals who have an intellectual disability, as there is a lot of content and the lessons move quite quickly. Participants also need to have a reasonable level of verbal skills.
Contact us at Speech Plus Speech Pathology and let us know that you are after further information on the PEERS program. We will be more than happy to speak with you to determine if this program is right for you and your child.
How to Enrol
Where can I get more information about PEERS?
The UCLA PEERS Clinic Website, where the program was established and has been widely researched.
The Definition Diverse Website, where training in Australia is facilitated.
An article in People Magasine
An article on Science Daily
An article on The Examiner
An article on US News and World Report
An article on the NBC
Or contact us for a list of journal articles which outline the evidence-base for the program.
PEERS® for Adolescents is an evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated teens in middle and high school who are interested in learning new ways of making and keeping friends. This internationally acclaimed program, used in over 35 countries, was originally developed at UCLA by Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson.
During each group session, teens are taught important social skills and are given the opportunity to practice these skills in session during socialization activities. Parents attend separate sessions at the same time and are taught how to assist their teens in making and keeping friends by helping to expand their teen’s social network and providing feedback through coaching during weekly socialization homework assignments.
PEERS® may be appropriate for teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression or other social and behavioral disorders. Parent participation is required.