PEERS® for Preschoolers – Online Classes for Parents
PEERS® for Preschoolers is a proven social skills program for kids ages 4–6 to help them learn how to make and keep friends.
Parents join a weekly 90-minute online group session for 14 weeks. You’ll learn how to coach your child on friendship-building skills using simple lessons, video examples, and puppet shows for kids. You’ll also get weekly homework to practice at home and receive feedback on your coaching.
Group Information
10:00–11:30 AM
(14 sessions)
What you’ll learn to coach your child on:
- Playing successfully with others
- Following directions and listening
- Saying hello and meeting new friends
- Sharing and taking turns
- Asking friends to play
- Joining in ongoing play
- Keeping cool during play
- Being a good sport
- Moving on to new games
- Asking for and offering help
- Using volume control
- Respecting personal space
What’s included:
- One 90-minute session per week for 14 sessions
- Manualized curriculum
- A chance to connect with other parents in the program
- Supervision by a Registered Behaviour Analyst or Psychologist
Parent Commitment
- Completion of weekly homework and video uploads of practice at home
- Regular attendance at the online parent group
- Ongoing communication about your child’s progress and any challenges
Who can join:
Parents or caregivers of kids aged 4–6 who:
- Can speak in short phrases (4–5 words)
- Can follow basic instructions
A brief intake meeting will be required before the program starts.
Good to know:
Sessions are led by a team including a Supervising Psychologist and Registered Behaviour Analysts.
The program may be covered by the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) or extended health benefits.
Questions about our groups? Contact us.