PEERS® for Preschoolers
Overview
Application
What are the participation requirements?
- Have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder or have other social challenges
- Be between the ages of 4 to 6 years
- Enrolled in mommy and me classes, pre K, TK, or kindergarten
- Speak consistently and flexibly in phrases or sentences of more than four words
- Not have any significant behavioral problems (e.g., aggression)
- Parent must be willing to participate
How can I apply to participate?
- Call our office at 310-267-3377 or peersclinic@ucla.edu to complete a 20-minute phone screen with a member of our staff, and subsequently receive an enrollment packet.
- Complete and return your enrollment packet.
- Parent and child come to UCLA for a 1.5 hour intake appointment with one of our clinicians to determine if our program is appropriate for you and your child.
Dates and Availability
When do groups meet?
- Duration: 16 weeks
- Planned Terms: Year Round
Venue
Where do groups take place?
Cost
These programs are billed through insurance. We accept most forms of insurance except Kaiser and Medi-Cal.
- Kaiser families may participate through self-pay.
- Medi-Cal families cannot participate in these clinical programs (CA state law prohibits billing Medi-Cal clients for services not covered). They may enroll instead in our PEERS® Online Social Skills Classes.
- Families using insurance may request our billing codes to verify copays directly with their insurance provider.
- These programs are available only to families located in California.
Self-Pay Costs:
- Intake Appointment: $508
- Weekly Appointments: $250 total per week ($125 for child & $125 for caregiver/social coach)
Last updated: February 11, 2026 - 15:59
