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PEERS® Friendship & Communication Bootcamp

Social Skills Program

PEERS® Friendship & Communication Bootcamp.

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.

PEERS Friendship and Communication Bootcamp

Why It Matters.

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.

Bootcamp Benefits

  • Start, maintain, and exit conversations naturally
  • Build confidence in choosing and keeping friends
  • Strengthen skills for planning social gatherings
  • Manage disagreements and peer challenges
  • Improve online and face-to-face etiquette

Topics Included.

Conversation Skills

  • Starting & Entering conversations
  • Maintaining & Exiting naturally
  • Trading information (finding common ground)
  • Choosing appropriate topics

Friendships

  • Choosing appropriate friends
  • Finding sources of friends
  • Planning & organising social gatherings
  • Navigating electronic communication

Handling Conflict

  • Responding to disagreements
  • Managing teasing & peer pressure
  • Bringing up concerns respectfully
  • Online etiquette & safety

Participation Requirements.

  • Adolescents (13–17) and Young Adults (18–35)
  • Autism Level 1, ADHD, or social anxiety
  • Available during Term 1 and Term 3 holidays
  • Commitment to two full-day sessions
  • Participants seeking social independence

Program Structure.

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

Social Success

Confidence

Psychologist-led practice

Community

Supportive peer group

Independence

Real-world interactions

PEERS®Friendship & Communication Bootcamp

Healthy Relationships Neurodiverse Teens

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

  • Learn how to start, maintain, and exit conversations naturally
  • Build confidence in choosing and keeping friendships
  • Strengthen skills for planning and attending social gatherings
  • Develop strategies to manage disagreements, teasing, and peer challenges
  • Improve both online and face-to-face communication
  • Parents, educators, and carers gain coaching strategies to support skill use at home and school

Participation Requirements

  • Age Range: Adolescents (13–17) and young adults (18–35)
  • Suitable for: Individuals with Autism Level 1, ADHD, anxiety, or social communication difficulties
  • Availability: Offered during Term 1 and Term 3 school holidays

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

  • Choosing appropriate friends & finding sources of friends
  • Conversation skills (starting, entering, maintaining, and exiting)
  • Trading information and appropriate conversation topics
  • Electronic communication and online etiquette
  • Planning and organising social gatherings
  • Responding to and bringing up disagreements

Participation Requirements

  • Age Range: Adolescents (13–17) and young adults (18–35)
  • Suitable for: Individuals with Autism Level 1, ADHD, anxiety, or social communication difficulties
  • Availability: Offered during Term 1 and Term 3 school holidays

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

  • Choosing appropriate friends & finding sources of friends
  • Conversation skills (starting, entering, maintaining, and exiting)
  • Trading information and appropriate conversation topics
  • Electronic communication and online etiquette
  • Planning and organising social gatherings
  • Responding to and bringing up disagreements

Program Structure

Format

Small-group workshops with targeted social skills focus

Duration

Two full-day sessions (9:30 am – 3:30 pm) during school holidays

Delivery

Step-by-step instruction, role-play demonstrations, video examples, and behavioural rehearsals with direct psychologist coaching