To be part of UCLA’s PEERS®program, teens need to meet the following criteria:

• Aged 13 – 17 years

• Need to have proficient skills in the recognition and management of their emotions

• Be interested in learning how to make and keep friends, and how to manage conflict and other social challenges.

• Have difficulties socialising with peers

• Diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder (Level 1), Anxiety Disorders and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are welcome

• Be willing to embrace individual strengths and interests to overcome social challenges

• Must be motivated to attend the program

• Must be willing to attend voluntarily

• Must be able to attend every session of the program

• Be eager to learn through discussion and activities

• Be willing to practice skills with social coaches

• Social coaches must be willing to attend sessions every week in order to support teens throughout the program