Frequently Asked Questions

What is PEERS®?

 

PEERS: the Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills.  PEERS® is a 16-week program developed by Dr. Elizabeth Lauguson at the UCLA PEERS Clinic.

 

Why was PEERS® developed?

 

PEERS was developed to help autistic adolescents make friends and be socially accepted while remaining their authentic self.  PEERS teaches socially helpful strategies that increase the chances of social acceptance.

 

What age is PEERS® for?

 

The age groups for the Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills are: preschool age from 4 to 6 years, school age from 8 to 17 years and young adults from 18 to 35 years

 

Who is providing PEERS® near me?

 

PEERS Relational Skills Program Moose Jaw Inc. provides the Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills to people from 4 years of age and older, in person, in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada

 

Who is PEERS MJ?

 

PEERS Relational Skills Program Moose Jaw Inc. (PEERS MJ) is a charitable organization in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan that provides the UCLA Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®)

 

How much does the 16-week PEERS® program cost at PEERS MJ?

 

PEERS MJ provides the PEERS® program, for free, to individuals and families that wish to improve their relational skills.  Programs are available for ages 4 and up at no cost to the Participants

 

How do people apply to attend PEERS® through PEERS MJ?

 

To apply for a 16-week PEERS® program at PEERS MJ, applicants are to email the Executive Director at executivedirector@peersmj.com, or click on the “contact us” link at www.peersmj.com, to arrange for the intake interview.

 

Does PEERS MJ have a website?

 

Yes.  PEERS Relational Skills Program Moose Jaw Inc. has a website at www.peersmj.com

 

Who can apply for the PEERS® 16-week training at PEERS MJ?

 

Individuals or families wishing to improve their relational skills can apply to attend the 16-week PEERS® program in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.  Eligibility is determined during the intake interview; no diagnosis is required