Suitable for ages

13-17, 18-24 years

Autism Friendly

Disability (all) provider

Support Provided

Check with provider

Sensory Considerations

This event is held indoors

Location

Online

Everything you need to know

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.