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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Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Last verified July 2022, may be out of date

9353 50 St NW #1, Edmonton, AB T6B 2L5, T6E 5V6

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Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Who it is for: Youth, Adults
Where: 9353 50 St NW #1, Edmonton, AB T6B 2L5, T6E 5V6
How to reach: (780) 488-6600 · Website
Last verified: July 2022, by the organization

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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

Listed in Edmonton, Alberta.

9353 50 St NW #1, Edmonton, AB T6B 2L5, T6E 5V6

9353 50 St NW #1, Edmonton, AB T6B 2L5, T6E 5V6Edmonton, Alberta

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