UCLA PEERS® CERTIFIED SOCIAL SKILLS GROUPS
Led by UCLA PEERS® certified occupational therapists
Helping Kids, Teens, (and Parents!) Build Real-World Social Skills
At The Sensory Brain, we make learning social skills fun, practical, and backed by research. Our programs don’t just support kids - we team up with parents too! That way, the skills kids learn with us stick and show up where it really matters: at home, at school, and out in the world with friends.
UCLA PEERS® for 4-6 Year Olds: Friendship Skills for Little Learners
This Spring 2026, Current Group:
1 spot left! in PEERS® Social Skills Groups: Ages 5 to 6: Mondays @ 4:40 PM, January 12th to May 11th, 2026(No Sessions: Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 30)
Now ENROLLING Fall 2026:
BOYS GROUP Ages 5-6: Mondays at 4:40pm, September 14th to December 28th, 2026, 16 weeks. We are currently taking intake calls for this group.
The program runs across 16 week, 60 minute sessions. Parents and kids are both part of the action, because learning sticks best when everyone’s in on it! We ask for full participation and allow just one planned absence.
Small Groups, Big Growth: Each group is kept small (only 4 kids!) to give every child lots of personal attention and real chances to connect.
Through interactive lessons, silly puppet shows, role plays, and playful social activities, kids build real world friendship skills. Plus, weekly take home practice helps those new skills shine outside the group.
Participants will learn about:
Listening and Following Directions
Asking and using names
Greeting friends
Sharing and giving turns
Asking friends to play
Joining ongoing games
‘Keeping cool’ during play
Transitions
Asking and giving help
Voice Volume Control
Body Boundaries
Social Smarts for School Kids
NOW ENROLLING Summer 2026:
GIRLS GROUP Ages 8-9: Tuesdays at 5:10pm, May 12th to August 25th, 2026, 16 weeks. We are currently taking intake calls for this group.
**JUST ADDED!** Co-Ed Group Ages 10-12, Fridays at 3:30pm, April 24th to August 7th, 2026 16 weeks. We are currently taking intake calls for this group.
This summer, we’re happy to accommodate up to 2 planned absences with approved make-ups so children stay on track with summer material, while maintaining healthy group flow as determined by the instructors.
Now ENROLLING Fall 2026:
BOYS GROUP Ages 8-10: Tuesdays at 5:10pm, September 1st to December 15th, 2026, 15 weeks (No sessions on November 24th, 2026 Thanksgiving week). We are currently taking intake calls for this group.
Friendship Skills for Real-Life Social Situations!
This program is built for elementary school kids who want to feel more confident making friends, joining in, and handling tricky social moments -whether it’s in class, at birthday parties, on the playground, or during after-school activities. We’ve modified the PEERs curriculum to fit the needs to the group.
We meet for 16 weeks of fun, hands-on learning. Each group meets once a week for 60 minutes. Parents are key players too, full participation from both kids and parents is required to make sure these skills carry over into everyday life. Only one planned absence is allowed.
Small Groups = Big Connections: Each group is kept small (just 4 kids!) to ensure every child gets plenty of personal attention and meaningful practice.
Kids learn real-world friendship skills through fun lessons, engaging role-plays, and interactive group activities. Plus, they’ll get simple take-home challenges to keep practicing at school, at parties, and wherever they hang out with friends!
Participants will learn about:
How to Have Back-and-Forth Conversations
Picking the Right Friends
Using Humor the Right Way
Joining and Leaving Conversations Politely
Being a Good Sport
Planning Playdates and Hangouts
Solving Problems and Handling Disagreements
UCLA PEERS® for Adolescents: Real Skills for Real Friendships
Summer Teen Groups 2026: TBD
MALE TEENS, Ages 16-18, Mondays 4:40pm, June 1st to August 31st, 2026, 14 weeks. We are currently taking intake calls for this group.
This summer, we’re happy to accommodate up to 2 planned absences with approved make-ups so children stay on track with summer material, while maintaining healthy group flow as determined by the instructors.
Making friends. Keeping friends. Handling drama without the stress. That’s what PEERS® for Adolescents is all about! This evidence-based program is built for middle and high schoolers who want to feel more confident socially - whether it’s starting conversations, navigating conflict, or bouncing back from rejection.
Here’s how it works: Over 16 weekly, 60 minute sessions, teens learn practical social skills through fun lessons, role plays, and group activities. It’s hands on, low pressure, and designed to make socializing easier and more natural.
At the same time, parents join their own group (yes, they’re part of the team too!) to learn how to support and encourage their teen’s social growth outside of group time. Parent participation is required.
Small Group, Big Impact: We keep the group size small - just 4 teens, to make sure everyone gets the personalized support and real connections they need.
Participants will learn about:
Developing and maintaining friendships
Conversational skills
Entering and exiting conversations
Appropriate use of humor
Handling disagreements
Electronic communication
Being a good sport
Organizing their own get-togethers
Handling teasing and bullying
Changing a reputation
