PEERS® for Teens Social Skills Group (Ages 13-17)
This fall we are excited to offer two PEERS® groups, one for ages 13-15 and the other for ages 16-17!
PEERS® (Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) Curriculum (Laugeson, 2014) is an evidence-based program that teaches friendship skills to teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or related social difficulties.
Each small group (6–8 teens) is led by a trained instructor and assistant, using the PEERS® curriculum.

Group Information
Age Group
PEERS® for Teens (Ages 13–15)
Teen Sessions
Wednesdays
5:00–6:30 PM
In-person at Launch Behavioural Health
5:00–6:30 PM
In-person at Launch Behavioural Health
Teen Dates
September 24 – December 10, 2025 (12 sessions)
Parent Sessions
Tuesdays
7:00–8:00 PM
Online via Microsoft Teams
7:00–8:00 PM
Online via Microsoft Teams
Parent Dates
September 23 – December 9, 2025 (12 sessions)
Fee
$1500
Age Group
PEERS® for Teens (Ages 16–17)
Teen Sessions
Thursdays
5:00–6:30 PM
In-person at Launch Behavioural Health
5:00–6:30 PM
In-person at Launch Behavioural Health
Teen Dates
September 25 – December 11, 2025 (12 sessions)
Parent Sessions
Wednesdays
7:00–8:00 PM
Online via Microsoft Teams
7:00–8:00 PM
Online via Microsoft Teams
Parent Dates
September 24 – December 10, 2025 (12 sessions)
Fee
$1500
Teens will learn skills like:
- Trading information
- Conversational skills
- Electronic communication
- Choosing appropriate friends
- Appropriate use of humor
- Peer entry and exit strategies
- Get-togethers
- Good sportsmanship
- Handling teasing, bullying, and bad reputation
- Handling arguments and disagreements
- Handling rumours and gossip
What’s Included:
- One 90-minute teen session each week (12 sessions)
- One 60-minute parent session each week (online, 12 sessions)
- Manualized curriculum
- Group-based learning and peer interaction
- Supervision by a Registered Behaviour Analyst
Parent Commitment
- Regular attendance at the online weekly parent sessions
- Support your teen with weekly homework, including weekly phone calls and coaching in socialization opportunities
- Ongoing communication about your teen’s progress and any challenges
Eligibility:
For teens ages 13-17 who:
- Can focus and take part in short group lessons (30 minutes)
- Can talk about their interests
- Want to make friends
A brief intake meeting will be required before the program starts.
Good to Know:
Services provided by a clinical team of Registered Behaviour Analysts (RBAs) and Instructor Therapists. Funding through the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) may be used.
Questions about our groups? Contact us.