Sculptor work by EFFECT student who bonded with his group and made replicas of each of the members.
NOTICE Enrolling Now: 
We are now accepting application for enrollment for our:​
  • Fall 2026 modified PEERS: Mondays starting September 14 through December 7, 2026 teens are taught in an in-person group setting on campus at the University of Maryland, College Park. A few virtual sessions are offered to make up for the Thanksgiving holiday week and to fit all sessions within a University Fall semester schedule.
    • Separate student and parent groups are offered a variety of social interaction/communication style options and, are given the opportunity to choose and practice these skills in teaching sessions during role-play, discussion, didactic, and other types of activities. 
    • The PEERS program has been modified to remove the lessons that encourage high school teens to “mask” who they are. Recent research has shown masking elevates anxiety and depression. New lessons have been added to teach the teens self-advocacy skills to include disclosure of needs and other support.
    • Parent group receives supplemental lessons related to self-advocacy, executive functions at home, and wellness/self-care strategies among other topics.
  • Spring 2027 EFFECT (Executive Function Program): A fully virtual program that focuses on planning, organization, time management, and problem-solving through personalized coaching and project-based learning. 
    • Begins early February and ends early May, 2027
      • Twelve (12) individual or dyad sessions will be scheduled once weekly for a day/time that works for the student and executive function coach. These can be virtual or in person based on the need (s) of the student and their family.
      • Virtual group sessions will meet virtually for 6 sessions (day/time TBD).
Please contact [email protected]​ to start the application process

​Enrollment is limited.
"Just because a man lacks the use of his eyes doesn't mean he lacks vision."
Stevie Wonder ​
"When every individual brings their best, human potential benefits the most."
Chad Foster