The PEERS® program is an empirically researched curriculum shown to significantly improve social skills and peer interactions among teens with autism, ADHD or social anxiety. This program is now offered for Young Adults, Teenagers, High Schools and Preschoolers.
The program also includes parent sessions to enhance learning for the participant. NDIS funding can be used.
PEERs is coming to Shepparton
The PEERs Social Skills Programs are now being offered in Shepparton starting Wednesday February 17th 2027.
Venue: South Shepparton Community Centre,
290 Archer Street, Shepparton
All three programs are evidence based to build confidence across all ages in social skill development.
PEERs for Preschoolers - ages 4-6 10.30am - 11.45am
This is an ideal program for children who require some support, has a diagnosis of Autism or ADHD or social anxiety. This is a 16-week program and each session is approximately 1-1.5hours. Parent participation is an important component to this group, and a portion of time the parents will participate in their own group session with a facilitator.
PEERs for Teens - 12+ 5.30pm - 6.45pm
Ideal for children who have a diagnosis of Autism or ADHD and are experiences some challenges with making and building lasting friendships. This 14-week program will help boost their confidence and give them life long skills. Sessions are approximately 1-1.5hours.
PEERs for Adults - 18+ 2pm - 3.15pm
This program assists adults who identify as neurodivergent or have an Intellectual Disability with confidence to build skills associated with friendships, community connections and dating for romantic relationships. This is a 14-week program and sessions are approximately 1-1.5hours.
Parent Sessions
For each of our programs, a parent or caregiver attend their own session at the same time. We encourage the same parent or caregiver to attend each session for continuity. This is a very unique and special part of why PEERs is so successful as a social skills development program.
NDIS can be used for these programs. We can discuss your individual funding and if it is suitable.
Please fill out this enquiry form and well will phone or email you to book in an intake session.
Thanks, Brenda, Paula and Shani
Which PEERS program is for you?
Peers for Preschoolers
Peers for Preschoolers is a 16 week program and costs $3600 per participant. This is ideal for children aged 3-6 and included parent involvement and a separate parent group run concurrently.
Eligibility: Diagnosis or currently being assessed for Autism, ADHD, Social Anxiety or challenging behaviours amongst peers.
Topics and themes discussed and learnt in PEERs for Preschoolers includes:
Having Play dates / Joining in Playgroups
Sharing and Taking Turns
Asking and Joining Play
Sharing and handling peer rejection
Body calming strategies
Body Boundaries
Greeting Friends
Emotional Regulation during play and social interaction
PEERS for Teens / Young Adults
Peers for Teens + Adults is a 14 week program and costs $3200 per participant. Parents or caregivers attend a group concurrently with their teen to assist with learning and consolidate new skills between sessions.
Eligibility: Diagnosis of Autism, ADHD, Social Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety and experiences difficulty and lack of awareness regarding peer related behaviours and struggles to make connections and friendships. Lacks social confidence.
Topics learnt in both the TEEN and Young Adult PEERS includes a selection of:
Trading Information
Two-way conversations
Electronic communication
Choosing appropriate friends
Appropriate use of Humour
Starting and joining conversations
Exiting Conversations
Good Sportsmanship
Get-togethers
Handling Arguments
Changing Reputations
Teasing and Embarrassing Feedback
Physical and Cyber Bullying
Minimising rumours or gossip
Dating (Adults sessions only)
Interested in PEERs at your school?