
Teen CRITERIA
To enter Teen HQ and be part of UCLA's PEERS®program, teens need to meet the following criteria:
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All Teen Detectives need to be aged between 13 - 17 years
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Need to have proficient skills in the recognition and management of their emotions
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Be interested in learning how to make and keep friends, and how to manage conflict and other social challenges.
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Have difficulties socialising with peers
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Diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder (Level 1), Anxiety Disorders and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are welcome
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Be willing to embrace their strengths and interests to overcome social challenges
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Must be interested in the program
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Mus be willing to attend voluntarily
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Must be able to attend every session of the program
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Be eager to learn through discussion and games
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Be willing to get involved and have fun!
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Social coaches must be willing to attend sessions every week in order to support the teen throughout the program

Teen Detective Criteria
