

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
Peers® Course Content
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
Teens & Young Adults Can Thrive
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® is Evidence-Based
For
Teens / Young Adults
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
Social, Communication
& Life Skills
in an
ASD-Friendly Way
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
Assisting Autistic Young
People Learn New Skills Goals
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.
NDIS Funding Options
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
Self-Managed Families
&
Plan-Managed Families
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.
Funding Categories
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
Supporting Autistic Young
People in Skill Development
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.
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