PEERS for Adolescents

PEERS for Adolescents
Ages 13-18

PEERS for Adolescents is a social skills program for individuals ages 13-18 years old interested in making and keeping friends. Teens and parents will attend weekly group sessions. Teens will learn through instruction, role-play with coaching, and group-based activities. Parents will attend a parent-group session that complements and directly supports their teen’s learning.

Participants can look forward to:

• Using conversational skills
• Using humor 
• Using electronic communication
• Entering and exiting conversations
• Being a good host during get-togethers
• Being a good sport
• Handling arguments and disagreements
• Changing a bad reputation
• Handling rumors and gossip
• Handling rejection, teasing and bullying

2026 Phoenix Meeting Dates:

Weekly group sessions are on Tuesdays at SARRC’s Phoenix 18th St Campus: 300 N 18th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85006

• Time: 4:00-5:30 p.m.
• Upcoming Dates:
  • January 6 – April 7 – Session full
  • May 5 – August 4
  • September 1 – December 1

2026 Mesa Meeting Dates:

Weekly group sessions are on Wednesdays at SARRC’s Mesa Campus: 2165 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85215

• Time: 4:00-5:30 p.m.
• Upcoming Dates:
  • February 11 – May 13

Funding Options

• Private Pay

Enrollment Information

For more information on program dates or to register, please contact our Family Resource Team today at 602.606.9806 or online at autismcenter.org/Inquiry.