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PEERS Social Skills Manual for Young Adults | NDIS Autism Guide

PEERS Social Skills Manual for Young Adults | NDIS Autism Guide

$199.99
$199.99
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Building Capacity & Independence

  • Evidence-Based Social Skills: The gold-standard program for teaching young adults with Autism how to make and keep friends and navigate social complexities.
  • Concrete Rules for Dating: Provides step-by-step instructions on dating etiquette, reading cues, and romantic relationships, supporting adult independence.
  • 16 Structured Sessions: A comprehensive curriculum covering conversation, electronic communication, and conflict resolution, perfect for guided self-help or mentorship.
  • Real-World Practice: Includes homework assignments that encourage participants to practice skills in their community, ensuring learning translates to real life.
  • Resource for Support Networks: An invaluable tool for parents, support workers, and clinicians to guide participants through social development in a consistent, logical way.
NDIS Claims Ready Code: 03_222100911_0124_1_1
What does "Claims Ready" mean?
Support Item: Low Cost AT - Communication or Cognitive Support
Category: ["Category 03: Consumables"]

Our products are curated to support a range of disability-related needs and to assist participants to pursue their individual NDIS goals, in line with the principles of choice and control.

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Important: It does not guarantee funding. Whether an item is funded depends on the participant’s disability-related needs, their approved plan and goals, and whether the item is considered reasonable and necessary by the NDIA or the participant’s Plan Manager.

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Frequently Bought Together

Navigate the social world with confidence using the PEERS® for Young Adults Manual . This evidence-based guide is a vital piece of low-cost assistive technology designed to support NDIS participants (young adults) with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, or social communication challenges.

Making friends, handling conflict, and entering the dating scene can be confusing and anxiety-inducing. The PEERS® (Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) method breaks these complex social interactions down into concrete, logical steps. This manual provides a 16-session curriculum that participants can work through with a mentor, support worker, psychologist, or family member to build genuine, lasting relationships.

How This Resource Supports NDIS Participants

Building Social Capacity: Unlike abstract advice like "just be yourself," this manual teaches specific rules and steps for social behaviour—such as how to enter a conversation, how to use humour appropriately, and how to organize a get-together.

Navigating Dating & Relationships: Includes dedicated modules on dating etiquette, letting someone know you like them, and handling rejection. This directly supports goals related to forming intimate relationships and increasing social independence.

Structured Learning: The 16-week format provides a clear roadmap. Each session includes homework assignments and practice suggestions (e.g., "Call a friend to trade information"), ensuring skills are practiced in the real world, not just read about.

Evidence-Based Intervention: As the first evidence-based group treatment program for young adults with ASD, it offers a proven methodology that maximizes the value of NDIS funding dedicated to improved relationships.

Key Features & Benefits

16-Session Curriculum: Covers essential topics including conversational skills, electronic communication, friendship maintenance, and handling bullying/teasing.
Concrete Rules & Steps: demystifies social nuances by providing "ecologically valid" rules—social rules that people actually follow in the real world.
Role-Play & Practice: Encourages active rehearsal of skills, which is critical for neurodivergent learners to generalize skills to community settings.
Digital Downloads: Includes access to a webpage to print worksheets and handouts, making it a sustainable resource for ongoing use.
Clinician & Mentor Friendly: While designed for groups, the structured outlines make it an excellent resource for Support Coordinators or Mentors working 1:1 with a participant.

Meticulous Specifications

  • Title: PEERS® for Young Adults: Social Skills Training for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Social Challenges

  • Authors: Dr. Elizabeth A. Laugeson

  • Format: Paperback Manual

  • Content: 16 Session Outlines, Homework, Handouts

  • Target Audience: Young Adults (18-35+) with ASD/ADHD

  • Focus Areas: Conversation, Friendship, Dating, Conflict Resolution

  • Digital Access: Includes code for downloadable materials

Package Includes

  • 1 x PEERS® for Young Adults Manual

NDIS CLAIMS READY

Funding & Eligibility

This product is designed to support daily living goals and is generally compliant with Core - Consumables funding.

  • Support Item Name: Low Cost AT - Communication Or Cognitive Support
  • Support Item Number: 03_222100911_0124_1_1
  • Budget Category: Core - Consumables

How to Order:

  • Plan Managed: Add to cart and select "NDIS Checkout". This generates a formal tax invoice for your Plan Manager to pay via email.
  • Self Managed: Purchase online for an instant tax invoice, or use "NDIS Checkout" if you prefer an invoice to upload to the MyPlace portal before paying.
  • NDIA (Agency) Managed: Use the "NDIS Checkout" to generate a quote. We will then arrange a service booking (endorsement might be required).

*Participant's funding eligibility is subject to their individual NDIS plan goals.

The PEERS® for Young Adults Manual is a specialized therapeutic capacity building resource. It is designed to assist NDIS participants who experience functional limitations in social interaction, relationship building, and community participation.

How This Item Can Support NDIS Goals

This resource directly supports NDIS goals related to improved relationships, social and community participation, and independence by:

Building Social Competence: It teaches the "hidden curriculum" of social interaction through concrete rules and steps, allowing neurodivergent adults to navigate social settings with greater success.

Reducing Social Isolation: By teaching the mechanics of making friends and maintaining relationships, it actively combats loneliness and supports mental wellbeing.

Enhancing Economic & Civic Participation: The communication skills learned (e.g., entering and exiting conversations, handling conflict) are transferable to workplace and community environments.

Meeting 'Reasonable & Necessary' Criteria

This device aligns with NDIS criteria as a value-for-money core support. It provides access to a world-renowned therapeutic intervention for the cost of a book, offering a cost-effective alternative or supplement to expensive social skills groups.

Some products are shipped through authorised logistics partners, including Amazon. Your purchase is always with LowCost AT, and we remain your responsible Australian supplier and NDIS registered provider.

Assistive Benefit: Evidence-based curriculum for making friends, dating, & social skills.

NDIS Category: Core Consumables / Therapy Resource.

Target: Young Adults (ASD/ADHD). Format: 16-Session Guide.

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