Autism treatment, translational research and evidenced-based programmes

UCLA PEERS® PROGRAMME

In reviewing autism treatment, current research and evidenced-based programmes, the PEERS® Programme is one of the only evidenced-based treatments focusing on optimising social skills for teens with autism. The programme, developed in 2005, by Dr Elizabeth Laugeson, Founder and Director of the UCLA PEERS® Clinic, and Dr Fred Frankel, has expanded throughout the US and globally.  At PEERS® Australia we are committed to drive collaborative research at national and global levels to bring evidenced-based autism treatment and interventions for adolescents and young adults in Australia.

 

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Autism treatment and intervention: Our Goals

Develop social competencies

To provide real-world strategies that foster social skills for teens and contribute to the development of quality friendships.

 

Embed strength-based approaches

To optimise potential and strengths in the social environment that lead to inclusion and self-efficacy.

Inclusive training for parents and carers

To train and support parents and caregivers to become effective social coaches for their teens via use of evidenced-based strategies and skills.

 

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Autism treatment, research and evidenced-based practice: Our Vision

Optimising social skills and well-being

To be a leading provider of innovative, evidenced-based social skills treatment and interventions for individuals with autism and related conditions.

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Beverley Witherington
PEERS Certified Practitioner and Neuroscientist
Beverley Witherington
PEERS Certified Practitioner and Neuroscientist
Kirsten Lee
Learning Enrichment Educational Advisor
Kirsten Lee
Learning Enrichment Educational Advisor
Morgan Maguire
Coaching Psychologist and Professional Actor
Morgan Maguire
Coaching Psychologist and Professional Actor
Imogen Carlisle
Learning support tutor and Sports coach
Imogen Carlisle
Learning support tutor and Sports coach
Tessa Winton
Senior Leader/ Facilitator/ Trainer and Professional Actor
Tessa Winton
Senior Leader/ Facilitator/ Trainer and Professional Actor

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Latest news

Congratulations on our newly Certified PEERS Providers, Australia, January 2019

Facilitating school transitions

At PEERS Australia we offer services to facilitate transitions into new schools including transition into year 7 high school. In addition we offer planning support and guidance on choosing schools so to scaffold individual capacities and optimise outcomes for your child across both academic and social settings. For details email: info@peersaustralia.com.au

UCLA PEERS® for Young Adults Certified Training Seminar. Sydney, January, 2019

UCLA PEERS® for Young Adults Certified Training Seminar; Caregiver–Assisted Social Skills Training Programme.   One of the only evidenced-based Social Skills Training for Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other social challenges Training is conducted by Dr Elizabeth Laugeson, Founder and Director, PEERS® Curriculum Developer, Associate Clinical Professor To register interest in […]

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