"Friendship Development for Autistic Youth Lessons from the UCLA PEERS® Clinic"
April 27, 2023
This interactive webinar will provide an engaging overview of an evidence-based intervention for neurodivergent adolescents and adults seeking to make and keep friends. Methods for teaching friendship skills utilized in the PEERS® intervention will be highlighted, including video demonstrations of targeted skills. Attendees will be given concrete strategies for friendship development and maintenance, along with tips for handling bullying and rejection. The webinar will be led by the founder and developer of PEERS®, Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson, who has trained tens of thousands of professionals, educators, and families from across the globe.