The PEERS® Curriculum for School-Based Professionals brings UCLA's highly acclaimed and widely popular PEERS program into the school setting. This sixteen-week program, clinically proven to significantly improve social skills and social interactions among teens with autism spectrum disorder, is now customised for the needs of psychologists, counsellors, speech pathologists, administrators, and teachers. The manual is broken down into clearly divided lesson plans, each of which have concrete rules and steps, corresponding homework assignments, plans for review, and unique, fun activities to ensure that teens are comfortable incorporating what they've learned.
Key Features
- Customised for Professionals: Designed for psychologists, counsellors, speech pathologists, and educators.
- Proven Effectiveness: Clinically proven to enhance social skills and interactions.
- Structured Lesson Plans: Clearly divided plans with concrete rules and steps.
- Engaging Activities: Unique and fun activities to facilitate learning.
- Comprehensive Resources: Includes parent handouts and tips for lesson preparation.
Additional Information
The curriculum also includes strategies for overcoming potential pitfalls and the research underlying this transformative program.
