Socialization Group

PEERS® Social Skills Groups (MarbleJam Kids)

PEERS® Social Skills Groups (MarbleJam Kids)

PEERS® Academic Year Program for YOUTHS will continue to be offered at MarbleJam through May 24th, 2023.  

PEERS® Academic Year Program for ADULTS will continue to be offered at MarbleJam through June 5th, 2023.

PEERS® Summer Program is typically offered at MarbleJam as a daily program throughout the month of July. 

Groups meet weekly on Wednesdays from 6pm - 8pm and are headed by a PEERS® Certified Special Educator & a coach.

PEERS® for Teens & Young Adults is an evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated students who are interested in making and keeping friends and/or developing romantic relationships. Students and social coaches attend weekly 2 hr. group classes. Participants are taught social skills through didactic lessons and role-play demonstrations, and practice these skills during group socialization activities.

PEERS® IS A UCLA-ACCREDITED PROGRAM FOR TEENS & ADULTS WITH ASD & RELATED NEURODIVERITY'S.

Program Elements

  • Developing and maintaining friendships
  • Conversational skills
  • Entering & exiting conversations
  • Appropriate use of humor
  • Electronic communication
  • Dating skills
  • Organizing social outings
  • Handling direct and indirect bullying
  • Handling disagreements

Transition Program for Teens with ASD and Related Neurodiversity's. Check with your school case manager for support. Contact Us for Tuition and Pre-Requisites.

Max of 10 Students (to maintain social distancing requirements)

The adolescent program is made possible by a grant provided by NJCSOC through Bergen's Promise. The adolescent program began in October 2022 and runs through the academic year. 

Age Groups
  • Children
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
Community Services
Employment / Training
Family & Support Services
Health Services
Behavioral / Mental Health
Intellectual and Developmental Needs
Medical
Payment Options
  • County Funding
  • Free
  • Medicaid
  • Scholarships / Financial Aid
  • Self Pay
  • Sliding Scale / Payment Plans
  • System of Care (CSOCI Medicaid / FlexFunds)

Last Updated: 08/10/23