PEERS® for Dating
Eligibility:
Participants are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ages 18-45 years old.
Purpose
The purpose of this 16-week social skills program is to help adults with ASD learn skills to find and maintain romantic relationships, as well as to build stronger relational skills.
Involvement:
- In-person or Zoom eligibility appointment with our clinic
- Observations of social behavior, assessments, questionnaires
- 16 weeks of evidence-based social skills intervention focused on dating and relationships skills (such as flirting, common interests, asking someone on a date, dating do's and dont's) in person or via Zoom
- Group treatment for adults with ASD focusing on self-advocacy and problem-solving
- 16-week follow-up with observations of social behavior, assessments, questionnaires
Benefits
- Specialized behavioral intervention aimed towards increasing dating skills.
Contact
310-267-3377 or peersclinic@ucla.edu
