What Is the PEERS Social Skills Program?
PEERS® is a world-renowned, evidence-based social skills program originally developed at UCLA. It is specifically designed for children, teens, and young adults who are motivated to learn ways to make and keep friends, navigate social challenges, and build lasting connections.
At Spring Into Action, we provide the PEERS curriculum in a warm, structured, and highly practical way. Our goal is to empower neurodivergent learners with concrete social tools they can use immediately in their daily lives to foster meaningful relationships.
Skills We Practice Together
Starting & Joining Conversations
Learn practical steps to enter group discussions and initiate one-on-one chats confidently.
Handling Teasing
Develop effective verbal defense strategies and stay calm in challenging social situations.
Planning Get-Togethers
Master the logistics and social etiquette of organizing successful hangouts with peers.
Reading Social Cues
Improve your ability to interpret body language and unspoken rules in real-time.
Resolving Conflicts
Learn healthy ways to address disagreements and maintain lasting friendships.
Digital Communication
Navigate the nuances of phone, text, and social media with appropriate social boundaries.
How the PEERS Program Is Run
Ideal Age Range & Group Size
Sessions & Duration
The program runs for 14-16 weeks with 90-minute weekly sessions designed for steady, cumulative skill development.
Involvement & Practice
We serve children, teens, and young adults in small, age-matched groups of 4-8 participants to ensure personalized attention.
Parents and caregivers join separate simultaneous sessions, and participants complete real-world social homework between meetings.
Why Families Choose PEERS at Spring Into Action
Evidence-Based Curriculum
The PEERS program is one of the only research-certified social skills models in the world. Originally developed at UCLA, this curriculum provides reliable, clinical-grade strategies that have been proven to help neurodivergent youth build lasting social success.
Support for Neurodivergent Learners
We specialize in supporting individuals with ADHD, Autism, and social anxiety. Our coaches use a warm, neuro-affirming approach that respects unique learning styles while teaching the concrete mechanics of social interaction.
Real-World Results
Success isn't measured in the classroom—it's measured in real get-togethers and lasting friendships. Families consistently report increased confidence, better conflict resolution, and more active social lives after completing the program.
Ready to Learn More About PEERS?
We invite you to reach out with any questions or to schedule a brief call to see if our program is the right fit for your family.