Peers® For Teens & Young Adults

Helping people who have Autism, 

anxiety or who want general social skills growth.

Age-appropriate groups for 13-17 year olds & 18-28 year olds.

Peers® For Teens & Young Adults is the world's foremost evidence-based 

course for young people with Autism. 

It is a fun, 4-month social skills upgrade and 

it is so much more fun than most therapies.

Session 1  

How to start conversations that feels

 natural and how to exchange information in social settings

Session 2 

Ways to keep conversations flowing 

more easily and balanced ways of exchanging information.

Session 3 

Finding reliable sources of quality friends

Session 4  

Electronic communication – Do’s and Don'ts

Session 5  

Appropriate use of humour 

Depending on content, timing

and strength of relationships.

Session 6 

Entering group conversations 

and playing your role within the group.

Session 7  

Exiting conversations – When, how and 

why to leave conversations gracefully.

Session 8:  

Get-Togethers 

How to plan for social events & steps 

for enjoying social times.

Session 9:  

Pre-Dating Etiquette:  

How to talk & interact confidently with both guys & girls

Session 10: 

 Pre-dating etiquette: 

Basic dating do’s and don'ts

Session 11 

Handling disagreements

Session 12 

Handling direct bullying

Session 13

 Handling indirect bullying

Session 14

Social celebrations, socially confidence, 

revising other goals and skills

Peers® is a Peer Reviewed Program and a proven learning program successfully used worldwide to help 

children with ASD, anxiety or any social skills development needs gain  

skills and confidence.

It teaches students how to make friends and keep them. 

It gives your child the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills and 

gives them abundant opportunities 

to practice those new  skills.

Peers®  for Teens is recognised world-wide as one of the most successful 

 evidence-based programs of its kind in the world and has helped 

 thousands of children over the last 10 years. 

The research behind this  course is immense and extremely positive. 

It is one of the most  widely-recognised and 

approved courses for teens with Autism and more

 1. Each session, young people learn a new social skill, 

broken down into simple steps

2. Learners can see new skills demonstrated by leaders in a fun way

3. We practice new skills in a supported environment

4. Learners play fun games to discover effective ways to apply their new skills

5. We help your young person to try out these skills at home and at school for themselves

6. We collaborate with parents and teachers to create opportunities new skills to be practiced

We collaborate with parents and teachers to create opportunities 

new skills to be practiced.

We  use a range of Autism-friendly strategies to make it straight-forward  

for people with Autism to develop their social skills, conversational  skills 

and teamwork skills. 

Here’s how we help young people 

grow their  skills in an Autism-friendly way:

1. Make routines, rules and social norms clear and specific so 

that learners don’t have to guess what is expected.

2. Create ways for learners to use their new skills 

within the group or at home with a parent/supporter.

3. Explain the reasons why these steps work and 

why each social skill is worth learning and using.

4. Remember that life if supposed to be ‘fun’,

so we don’t take ourselves (or our mistakes) too seriously.

  Total cost for the program: 

$2950 

This covers:

(1.)  14 x sessions for your young person
(2.)  7 x sessions of parent training
(3.)  Comprehensive support, communication and all additional resources  

NDIS funding is typically applicable to participants who 

manage their plans independently or through a plan manager

Your support coordinator or plan manager 

can provide further clarification on the specifics.

Discuss with your plan manager to determine what 

applies to your circumstances. 

It's worth noting that other families have shared they 

often utilise these categories:

a) Increased Social and Community Participation

OR

b) Improved Daily Living

We employ a variety of Autism-friendly strategies to facilitate 

the development of social, conversational, and teamwork skills 

for Autistic individuals. 

Here's how we assist young people in enhancing their skills in a way that is Autism-friendly:

1.  Clarify routines, rules and social norms explicitly so 

participants understand expectations without confusion

2.  Provide opportunities for learners to practice their new skills 

within group settings or at home with a parent or supporter

3.  Explain the rationale behind each step and 

the importance of using these social skills effectively

4.  Maintain a focus on enjoyment and emphasise that 

mistakes are a natural part of learning and growth.