PROGRAMME
Our Core Modules
Group Programme
Our Group Programme is a transitional learning programme designed for adolescents, young adults, and adults aged 16 years and above. Each class consists of 6–8 learners and is supported by at least one coach, with groupings based on learners’ cognitive abilities, level of maturity, and degree of independence to ensure appropriate support and learning outcomes.
The programme is delivered over three (3) terms each year, with each term spanning four (4) months, followed by a two-week break. Learners may attend the programme two to five days per week, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., depending on their individual learning plans.
Daily activities are structured around our six core learning modules, with the timetable reviewed and refined each term to meet learners’ evolving needs and programme goals.
Social Skills for Adolescents and Young Adults
The Programme for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) is an internationally acclaimed programme that provides evidence-based social skills treatment to preschoolers, adolescents, and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression or other social and behavioural challenges.
Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson developed it at UCLA, and is now used in over 80 countries.
The Programme
- It is an evidence-based social skills programme for motivated adolescents and young adults interested in making and keeping friends and developing romantic relationships for young adults.
- Adolescents and Young Adults will attend 20 Weekly Group Sessions for 90 minutes per week.
- They are taught social skills through didactic lessons and role-play demonstrations and practice these skills during group socialisation activities. There will be assignments weekly as well.
- Parents, siblings or caregivers will attend FOUR (4) Designated Group Sessions for 90 minutes, which will be held concurrently.
- Social Coaches are taught how to assist Adolescents and Young Adults in making and keeping friends or dating for the Young Adults.
Participation Requirements
- Adolescents aged 14-17 years old or Young adults ages 18-25 years old
- Have friendship problems
- Participants who are motivated to learn new ways of making and keeping friends.
- Participants must be committed to attending the program for 20 weeks
- Participants must have a consistent guardian/social coach willing to participate in the program together
- Participants will need reasonable English Language skills for group discussions and no severe mental health or behavioural concerns.
Adolescent Participants Will Learn To
- Use appropriate conversational skills
- Use humour appropriately
- Use electronic communication
- Enter and exit conversations
- Be a good host during get-togethers
- Be a good sport
- Handle arguments and disagreements
- Change a bad reputation
- Handle rumours and gossip
- Handle rejection, teasing and bullying
Young Adults Participants Will Learn To
- Developing and maintaining friendship
- Conversational skills
- Entering & and existing conversations
- Appropriate use of humour
- Electronic communication
- Dating skills
- Organising get-together
- Handling direct and indirect bullying
- Handling disagreements
- Handling dating pressure
Programme Cost for Peers for Adolescents
The 18-week programme for the teens and parents is priced at RM2,990, plus a one-time registration fee of RM100, which covers all programme materials and the graduation celebration.
Peers for Young Adults is run as a bootcamp with three relevant topics: Friendship (7 weeks: RM1,365), Dating and Sex Education (7 weeks: RM1,365), and Bully Proofing (6 weeks: RM1,170).
If you would like to enrol or find out more, simply complete the Expression of Interest Form for either the Peers Adolescents or Peers Young Adults programme.
Ready to take the next step?
Contact us today to learn more about our Social Skills Programme or to discuss how we can support you or your family.
