Social Skills Groups
PEERS: Building Social Skills for Lasting Friendships
The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) is a 14-week, evidence-based social skills program designed for motivated teens who want to improve their ability to make and maintain friendships. Each session teaches essential social skills through guided practice with peers, while parents receive simultaneous training on how to support and advocate for their teen in real-world settings. This program empowers both teens and their families with practical strategies for building meaningful social connections.
The curriculum developed by University of California — Los Angeles (UCLA) covers the following topics:
Bright Stars Transition Group
Bright Stars is a transitional group program designed for children ages 8–13, helping them move from one-on-one therapy to small group instruction. This program focuses on developing the essential skills needed to succeed in a self-contained classroom setting. Our goal is to prepare children for learning in the least restrictive environment within their home school district, ensuring a smooth and confident transition from therapy to a more independent educational experience.
Our Bright Star Transition Group Focuses On:
Summer Social Skills
Creating Brighter Futures offers multiple different small group summer social skills program for children with autism and other developmental disabilities ages 6–13. Children are grouped based on age and skill level. This program runs 3 full days (8:30–4:00) per week for 10 weeks each summer (mid June to mid August). These groups are designed for children who participate in some component of their general education program during the school year and are in need of consistent routine over the summer.