SOCIAL SKILLS GROUP

The PEERS® (Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) program is an evidence-based social skills training program for teens and young adults who struggle with making and keeping friends. Designed for individuals with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, or other social challenges, PEERS® teaches concrete skills for navigating social interactions in a fun, structured, and supportive environment. Through role-playing, group practice, and real-life homework assignments, participants—and their caregivers—learn tools to build meaningful friendships, manage conflict, handle peer rejection, and improve overall social confidence. This program includes 16 engaging group sessions that cover a broad range of topics that strengthen the social skills of the participant.

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The PEERS® curriculum specifically teaches the listed below skills.:

• How to use appropriate conversational skills. 

• How to appropriately use electronic communication. 

• How to start, enter, and exit conversations with peers. 

• How to choose appropriate peers. 

• How to use appropriate humor. 

• How to organize successful get-togethers. 

• How to find a source of friends. 

• How to develop romantic relationships. 

• Dating etiquette/skills. 

• How to handle arguments and disagreements. 

• How to handle rejection, teasing, and bullying. 

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Location: This group will take place in person only.  Our next group starting in May 2026 will be at the Southbury Parks and Recreation Center: 561 Main Street South, Southbury.

 

Dates: Our program starts multiple times a year.  Our next group will begin on Monday May 11th.

 

Time: Class is from 4 pm-6 pm.  Arrival is from 4-4:30. We encourage people to arrive around 4 pm to engage in conversation with participants and coaches prior to the start of class. 

 

Space is limited to 12 participants, but will require a minimum of 4 participants to successfully run.

Any questions please email Danielle.Rodriguez@spg-ct.com 

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This program can be funded through personal DDS budgets, and we are also an approved provider accepting payments through GT.