PEERS® for Pre-Teens & Teens 

Program Details

PEERS® for Pre-teens and Teens is an evidence-based social skills intervention for those interested in taking charge of their lives.   Focus of these groups is on making and keeping friends. These social skills are taught through didactic lessons, role-play demonstrations, and practicing the skills.

There is one-8 week class in our PEERS® for Pre-teens and Teens curriculum. 
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Making Friends

  • Starting & maintaining reciprocal conversations
  • Electronic communication
  • Choosing appropriate friends​

Building Friendships

  • Appropriate use of humor 
  • Entering and exiting conversations 
  • Planning and organizing get-togethers on-line or in-person   ​

Keeping Friends

  • Good sportsmanship
  • Handling rejection and disagreements
  • Rumors & gossip

Requirements

Enrollment Process
  • Age: Pre-Teens: between 9-12 years old
             Teens: between 13-17 years old​
  • Participate voluntarily and be interested in attending the course
  • Attend the program consistently
  • Have internet access with Microsoft Teams capabilities
  1. Complete the confidential online application below.
  2. Upon receiving your application, a Melmed Center employee will contact you to schedule a 10 minute video intake with both the teen and parent/guardian to determine eligibility for PEERS® Group.
  3. After the intake, the ABA Program Manager will contact you to finalize enrollment and collect payment. 
We are always accepting PEERS® program applications! 

*Please Note* all of our classes are provided via Tele-health.

​*Please Note* After completing the enrollment process, you will be contacted to collect payment in full!
No exceptions. Classes are non-refundable.
Thank you!
Online Application