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Centre for Autism Services - PEERS Social Skills for Young Adults

Offered by Centre for Autism Services Alberta

Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Website checked March 2026
Call (780) 488-6600DirectionsWebsite

In short

Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS) is an innovative, evidence-based program designed for young adults with autism who want to develop and maintain healthy relationships.

Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Who it is for
Youth, Adults; Youth, Cognitive or developmental, Youth (13-24)
What it helps with
Money to get by, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, Support with memory, thinking or a disability, A job, Making my own choices
Where
9353 50 St NW #1, Edmonton, AB T6B 2L5
How to reach
Contact through Centre for Autism Services Alberta: (780) 488-6600 · Website
Last verified
, by the organization
About this service

Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS) is an innovative, evidence-based program designed for young adults with autism who want to develop and maintain healthy relationships. The skills taught in the PEERS program are essential for adulthood and can also help pave the way for securing meaningful, successful employment.

In this 16-week program, young adults with autism will learn how to:

  • Use appropriate conversational skills
  • Choose appropriate friends
  • Appropriately use electronic forms of communication
  • Appropriately use humor and assess humor feedback
  • Start, enter, and exit conversations between peers
  • Organize successful get-togethers with friends
  • Develop romantic relationships and use appropriate dating etiquette
  • Handle arguments and disagreements with friends and in relationships
  • Handle rejection, teasing, bullying, and rumors/gossip
Who can use it?

Participants ages 18 - 29 with autism

When is it open?

Centre for Autism Services - PEERS Social Skills for Young Adults is open Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m..

How do I get in touch?

Call (780) 488-6600, or use the website.

Phone
(780) 488-6600
Website
https://www.centreforautism.ab.ca

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