PEERS® for Preschoolers Educational Groups

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)

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 will meet with one of our clinicians online for a 1.5 hour intake appointment to determine if our program is appropriate for you and your child.
Dates and Availability

When do groups meet?

  • Duration: 16 weeks
  • Planned Days: Tuesday
  • Planned Terms: Ongoing, with cohorts annually
  • Planned Frequency: Tuesdays, 6:00–7:30 pm PT
Venue

Where do groups take place?

  • Zoom
Resources

Looking for an evidence-based social skills group for elementary-aged students? Check out the UCLA Children's Friendship Program!

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: $125 total per week 

Last updated: March 12, 2026 - 11:05