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What is Peers for Preschoolers?

  • PEERS for Preschoolers is an evidence-based social skills program out of UCLA designed to teach children between 4 to 6 years of age how to make and keep friends. 
  • Parents and children attend 16 weekly group sessions for 90 minutes per week in person. 
  • Parents will be taught how to coach their child on targeted social skills related to friendship development through daily lessons, role-play videos and puppet shows for children. 
  • Children receive direct, play-based instruction.
  • Parents are provided resources to practice skills during weekly homework assignments and are given feedback on their social coaching.
  • Please note: Regular attendance is imperative and social coach participation  (parent/caregiver) is required.**

Visit ucla's peers website to learn more

How Peers for Preschoolers is Helping Parents

PEERS for Preschoolers is a targeted program designed to enhance social skills among young children, primarily those with Autism Spectrum Disorder. However, its structured approach and focus on fundamental social interactions make it potentially beneficial for children with ADHD, anxiety, communication disorders, and other socio-emotional challenges. Through engaging activities like puppet shows and interactive games, the program teaches essential behaviors such as greeting, sharing, and managing emotions. Parents are actively involved, learning to reinforce these skills through guided practice and receiving feedback to improve their coaching methods. This comprehensive strategy not only supports children in developing vital social skills but also empowers parents to foster their child’s ability to navigate social complexities effectively.

PEERS Social Classes Participants will learn and be able to teach the following skills to their preschoolers:

  • Week 1 - Listening & Following Directions
  • Week 2 - Meeting & Greeting
  • Week 3 - Sharing & Giving a Turn
  • Week 4 - Asking for a Turn
  • Week 5 - Keeping Cool
  • Week 6 - Good Sportsmanship
  • Week 7 - Show & Tell
  • Week 8 - Don't be Bossy
  • Week 9 - Asking a Friend to Play
  • Week 10 - Joining a Game
  • Week 11 - Asking to Play Something Different
  • Week 12 - Asking & Giving Help
  • Week 13 - Body Boundaries
  • Week 14 - Using an Inside Voice
  • Week 15 - Disclosing a Diagnosis & Final Review Part 1
  • Week 16 - Sharing a Diagnosis with Child & Final Review Part 2


Research

The UCLA PEERS® Clinic is proud to share their exciting research! Below is a list of publications

PEERS® for Preschoolers

  • Parent Employment Status and Race/Ethnicity as Predictors of Social Skills Outcomes in Autistic Children in PEERS® for Preschoolers (Martinez et al., 2026)
  • A Review of Social Skills Programs and Approaches for Autistic Youth (Moody, Factor, & Laugeson, 2025)
  • Brief Report: Social Responsiveness and Parenting Stress as Predictors of Social Skills Outcomes in Autistic Children Following the PEERS® for Preschoolers Program (Tuli et al., 2025)
  • Remote PEERS® for preschoolers: A pilot parent-mediated social skills intervention for young children with social challenges over telehealth (Factor et al., 2022)
  • Examining Feasibility and Outcomes of the PEERS® for Preschoolers Program (Factor et al., 2022).
  • An Initial Pilot Study Examining Child Social Skills, Caregiver Styles, and Family Functioning in the PEERS® for Preschoolers Program for Young Autistic Children and their Caregivers (Factor et al., 2021).
  • Long‑Term Treatment Outcomes of PEERS® for Preschoolers: A Parent‑Mediated Social Skills Training Program for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Tripathi et al., 2021).
  • PEERS® for Preschoolers preliminary outcomes and predictors of treatment response (Antezana et al., 2022)
  • Parent-Assisted Social Skills Training for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: PEERS for Preschoolers (Park et al., 2022)
  • Pilot Study Examining Caregiver–Child and Family Functioning in PEERS® for Preschoolers (Factor et al., 2022)
  • Parent perspectives on treatment: A mixed methods analysis of PEERS® for Preschoolers (Tripathi et al., 2023)


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