Making friends is a skill children can learn and practice.
In the PEERS® for Young Learners program, I help children build early friendship skills through structured activities, demonstrations, and guided practice. Using the Tell-Show-Do approach, children learn social skills step by step in a supportive group environment.
Making friends is a skill you can practice.
Making and keeping friends is not something every child automatically knows how to do. Some children benefit from having social skills clearly explained, demonstrated, and practiced step by step. Through PEERS® for Young Learners, children learn practical ways to connect, play, and interact with others.
Tell · Show · Do
Tell
Break social rules into clear, simple steps.
Show
Puppet shows and live demonstrations.
Do
Group games with coaching and feedback.
A 16-week journey, one skill at a time.
Children participate in a weekly 60–90 minute group session. Each phase builds on the last, from the basics of connecting with others to friendship skills and everyday social confidence.
Building Foundations
Growing Self-Regulation
Connecting with Others
Social Understanding & Putting It Together
From first conversation to lasting skills.
Pre-Screening Interview
Meet with child and family to understand strengths, challenges, and learning needs.
Group Matching
We match your child with a peer group based on age, developmental stage, and social learning goals.
Weekly Group Practice
Children learn, practice, and apply social skills through structured activities and games.
Parent Updates
Regular feedback and practical strategies families can use at home.
Real-life application.
We encourage children to bring these skills into school, interacting with peers, playing with friends, and using what they have learned in group activities and everyday conversations. We also continue to support families, providing parents with concrete, practical guidance and strategies to help children apply the skills they have learned in real life.
Children ready to learn and practice together.
This program is designed for children who can communicate using complete sentences, participate in a small group setting, and are ready to practice social skills with peers. It's a good fit for children who need support understanding social rules and interactions.
FAQ
No. It is a structured social skills program focused on teaching and practicing friendship skills.
No. The program supports children who are developing these skills through teaching and practice.
Wondering if PEERS® for Young Learners is right for your child?
Contact me to learn more about the program and upcoming groups.
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