Proven Approach to Social Connection

Each client progresses through the full 16-week UCLA PEERS® Clinic Curriculum with individualized instruction, structured practice, and intentional pacing.  

This model is especially effective for independent learners who benefit from clear steps, repetition, and coaching support before group participation. 

Clients learn ecologically valid social skills and develop their ability to:

• Initiate and maintain conversations

• Build and sustain friendships

• Navigate peer dynamics with confidence

• Engage successfully in academic, workplace, and community settings

Through coaching and guided practice, students build confidence, social fluency, and independence.

Get Started

Many clients are referred by families, educators, therapists, schools, and community partners.  If someone shared Celo Learning with you, it is because they believe we can help. We invite you to schedule a complimentary consultation appointment to share your story, ask questions, and explore whether this program is the right fit for your goals. 

Personalized Path Forward

Every Celo Learning client is met where they are.  They are supported in building meaningful connection, increasing independence, and achieving long-term success across school, work, and life.

This program IS a strong fit for individuals who:

• Are motivated to build and maintain friendships

• Benefit from structured, step-by-step instruction

• Thrive with coaching, repetition, and guided practice

• Are preparing for or navigating high school, college, or early career environments

• May have neurodevelopmental differences, learning disabilities, health impairments, or complex learning profiles

• Would benefit from individualized support before or alongside group participation

This program IS NOT be the best fit for individuals who:

• Are not currently interested in building social relationships

• Are not able to engage in consistent weekly participation and practice or prefer a drop-in experience

• Are seeking clinical or therapeutic intervention beyond structured social skills instruction

Celo Learning focuses on teaching and practicing concrete, evidence-based social skills. For individuals who may benefit from a clinical approach, we are happy to help guide you toward appropriate resources.

Clinical Option: PEERS® Social Skills Group Therapy (UCLA).  

Families interested in participating in a clinical PEERS® group program at the UCLA PEERS® Clinic may be eligible to have services billed through private insurance.  

The UCLA PEERS® Clinic is an outpatient, hospital-based program that includes parent and caregiver participation alongside social skills training for individuals across the lifespan with autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, anxiety, and other social impairments.  

Groups take place at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, 760 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90024.  Young adults must have a consistent social coach, such as a parent, caregiver, or support person, who is able to attend each week.  To explore enrollment, families may contact the clinic directly: 📞 310-267-3377 📧 peersclinic@ucla.edu. 

Families may request billing codes from UCLA to verify coverage and copays with their insurance provider.  UCLA accepts most private insurance plans. 

Celo Learning is a Certified PEERS® for Young Adults Provider offering private individual instruction in the full 16-week UCLA PEERS® Clinic curriculum with a confidential social coach for high functioning individuals with autism spectrum disorder.