Workshops and Trainings

Social Skills Workshop for Adolescents (Age 15 to 18)

• February 7th and 8th, 2026

Social Skills Workshop for Young Adults (Age 18 and up)

• March 28th and 29th, 2026

Description of Social Skills Workshops

The University of Minnesota is pleased to offer several social skills workshops based on the evidence-based UCLA PEERS® curriculum. These workshops focus on helping participants build and maintain meaningful friendships. Instructional methods will include lectures, videos, demonstration of skills, guided practice of skills, and discussion.

This training will be led by Dr. Rebekah Hudock and Dr. Chimei Lee and their team. Drs. Hudock and Lee are pediatric neuropsychologists who specialize in serving individuals with autism and related neurodevelopmental conditions. They are also Certified PEERS Providers.

Workshop Topics Include:

• Making and Keeping Friends
• Conversation Skills
• Planning Get-Togethers
• Good Sportsmanship
• Handling Conflict
• Dating (Young Adult Workshop only)

What to Expect

These 2-day workshops are designed for adolescents or young adults and their caregivers. Participants will learn key PEERS skills, engage in guided practice with peers, and receive helpful resources for continued use at home.

Workshops will run from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm each day. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.  

Location

Workshops are held at the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (MIDB), located at 2025 East River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55414. Parking is available on site. 

Registration Fee

$650 per family (1 participant with 1 caregiver) 
$750 per family (1 participant with 2 caregivers)

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Interest in Future Trainings

If these dates do not work for your family, feel free to share your contact information via the “Interest Form” below if you’d like to receive updates about future workshops.

Interest Form

Please do not hesitate to contact our team at [email protected] with any questions.

* The University of Minnesota’s workshop facilitators reserve the right to evaluate whether an individual, family, or other participant would benefit from participation in a particular training or workshop. We will communicate with potential participants to make this decision if needed.