The Playdate They’ll Look Forward To

Come Play. Make Friends. Discover New Perspectives.

Different Perspectives. Shared Experiences. Real Connections.

The Apex Peer Ambassador Program is a free opportunity for children and teens ages 5 and older to enjoy activities, meet peers, and discover different interests and ways of communicating. Children come to play, be themselves, and share an experience together.

Choose your kind of fun

Planned activity ideas include board games, gross-motor games, obstacle courses, sensory games, and sensory activities. Activities and equipment offered will depend on age suitability, availability, and safety review.

Sessions are planned for one hour. A parent or guardian may request a two-hour session; sessions will not exceed three hours. Scheduling and session details will be confirmed by Apex before participation.

Everyone brings something to the friendship

Every child has interests, ideas, and ways of connecting that are worth sharing. A game, a shared interest, or a funny moment can open the door to a real connection. There is no single right way to talk, play, or join in. Children may invite, accept, change, or decline an activity.

Peer Ambassadors are peers

Ambassadors participate as children and teens. They are not therapists, teachers, behavior coaches, babysitters, or caregivers. They are never responsible for another child’s treatment, supervision, or clinical needs. Apex professionals provide the support and oversight for participating children.

Siblings are welcome to express interest. Each child is considered individually based on age, readiness, interests, and group fit. When appropriate, siblings may be considered for the same group and always participate as peers, never as helpers or caregivers. Shared activities may also offer opportunities to practice relevant skills beyond the clinic when clinically appropriate.

For families of Apex clients

When clinically appropriate, peer interaction may be incorporated into an Apex client’s existing individualized therapy. A shared activity may give the child a natural opportunity to practice skills already relevant to their treatment plan. Participation does not replace or change the child’s existing goals. Each participating Apex client must have a dedicated RBT throughout peer interaction, with BCBA oversight. The client’s family must provide written authorization before participation. To protect privacy, staff use initials or an approved alias in group settings and do not share a client’s protected health information with Peer Ambassadors or discuss it aloud during activities.

A welcoming start for every age

Before joining, Peer Ambassadors receive an age-appropriate orientation to the space, activities, and respectful ways to connect. Children can ask an Apex adult for help, take a break, and choose not to join an activity. Parents and guardians do not stay during sessions; Apex will provide approved check-in, pick-up, and emergency procedures before enrollment opens.

We’re preparing the next steps

Peer Ambassador interest registration is not open yet. Apex is completing the program’s parent documents and operating procedures before scheduling participants. For questions or to request an update, contact info@apexneurodevelopment.com.

Activity and session information is subject to final age, equipment, staffing, safety, and scheduling review. Illustrative AI-generated concept image; it does not depict Apex participants, staff, or facilities.

Teen Community Service Pathway

A separate teen community-service pathway is being explored for adolescents, with possible outreach through local schools, synagogues, and Jewish community organizations. Some teens may be seeking school or community service opportunities, including a mitzvah project connected with a bar or bat mitzvah. Any qualifying duties, training, supervision, screening, and documentation will be defined before enrollment opens. Participation and volunteer-hour credit are not guaranteed; teens should confirm in advance that their school or sponsoring organization accepts the activity. An Apex client’s family must provide prior written consent before the client interacts with a teen volunteer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is participation free?

Yes. Peer Ambassador participation is free.

Does my child need experience with autism or ADHD?

No prior experience is required. Ambassadors receive age-appropriate orientation before participating.

What age can participate?

Children ages 5 and older may express interest. Apex considers each child individually based on age, readiness, interests, and group fit.

What activities are offered?

Planned activity ideas include board games, gross-motor games, obstacle courses, sensory games, and sensory activities. Activities depend on age suitability, availability, and safety review.

How long are sessions?

Sessions are planned for one hour. A parent or guardian may request a two-hour session. Sessions will not exceed three hours. Scheduling is subject to confirmation by Apex.

Can siblings participate together?

Siblings are welcome to express interest. Each child is considered individually, and siblings may be considered for the same group when appropriate. They participate as peers and are never expected to help, supervise, or care for one another.

Will Peer Ambassadors provide therapy or supervision?

No. Ambassadors come to play and participate as peers. Apex professionals are responsible for supervision and any therapeutic support.

How does peer interaction fit into an Apex client’s therapy?

When clinically appropriate, peer interaction may be incorporated into an Apex client’s existing individualized therapy. Each participating Apex client has a dedicated RBT throughout peer interaction with BCBA oversight. The client’s family must provide written authorization. Participation does not replace or change existing treatment goals.

Can parents or guardians stay during a session?

Parents and guardians do not stay during sessions. Apex will provide approved check-in, pick-up, and emergency procedures before enrollment opens. To ask a question or request information, use the ASK ABOUT THE PROGRAM button to visit the Contact page, where you can call or email the Apex team. An inquiry does not enroll a child or guarantee placement or a particular schedule. Please do not include diagnoses, treatment details, insurance information, or other private health information in ordinary email.

Privacy and respect

Apex staff use initials or an approved alias in group settings and do not share a client’s protected health information with Peer Ambassadors or discuss it aloud during activities.