The PEERS® Friendship & Communication Bootcamp is an intensive program run by psychologists in Mascot, Sydney. Designed for teens and young adults with autism, ADHD, or social challenges, this bootcamp condenses UCLA’s world-renowned curriculum into an engaging, interactive format.
Participants learn evidence-based social skills, gain confidence, and build practical tools for everyday success in a safe and supportive environment.
Communication skills are essential for confidence and independence. For many, social challenges can lead to anxiety or isolation. This bootcamp provides a structured space to master these skills—empowering participants to form meaningful relationships.
Format: Small-group workshops with direct coaching
Duration: Two days (9:30 am – 3:30 pm)
Facilitation: Psychologists using PEERS® framework
Methods: Role-play, video examples, and rehearsals
The PEERS® Friendship & Communication Bootcamp is an intensive, workshop-style program run by psychologists at our Sydney psychology clinic in Mascot. Designed for teens (13–17 years) and young adults (18–35 years) with autism, ADHD, anxiety, or social communication challenges, this bootcamp condenses UCLA’s world-renowned PEERS® curriculum into an engaging, interactive format. Participants learn evidence-based social skills, gain confidence, and build practical tools for everyday social success.
Benefits
Participation Requirements
Why It Matters
Friendship and communication skills are essential for confidence, wellbeing, and independence. For many teens and young adults, social challenges can lead to anxiety, isolation, or missed opportunities for connection. The PEERS® Bootcamp in Sydney provides a safe, structured, and supportive space to learn, practise, and master these skills—empowering participants to form meaningful relationships and thrive in everyday life.
Topics Included
Participation Requirements
Why It Matters
Friendship and communication skills are essential for confidence, wellbeing, and independence. For many teens and young adults, social challenges can lead to anxiety, isolation, or missed opportunities for connection. The PEERS® Bootcamp in Sydney provides a safe, structured, and supportive space to learn, practise, and master these skills—empowering participants to form meaningful relationships and thrive in everyday life.
Topics Included
Small-group workshops with targeted social skills focus
Two full-day sessions (9:30 am – 3:30 pm) during school holidays
Step-by-step instruction, role-play demonstrations, video examples, and behavioural rehearsals with direct psychologist coaching