Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) for Transitioning Young Adults &Young Adults is a 16-week evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated young adults, who are interested in learning skills to make and keep friends and develop romantic relationships. During each group session, young adults are taught important social skills and are given the opportunity to practice these skills.
*Young adults must attend each session with a social coach (i.e., parent, family member, adult sibling, life coach, job coach, peer mentor, etc.). Social coaches are taught how to assist young adults in making and keeping friends by providing feedback during weekly socialization homework assignments.
Enrollment is limited. Classes are on Tuesday evenings from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Group instruction is provided in English. Regular attendance is imperative. Social coach participation is required.
Cost:
Thanks to a grant from the Branscombe Family Foundation, program registration fees will be reduced to $300.00
If you are interested, please complete the fields below. All applicants (young adults and their parent/guardian) must attend an interview to determine eligibility, so evening interviews will begin January 2017.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact Vanessa Coens at
adultsupport.niagara@autismontario.com or (905) 628-2776 extension 203.