Buddy Meetups: For those who enjoy face-to-face fun, this in-person program gives kids the chance to hang out, share experiences, and build friendships through engaging activities. This pilot program offers kids the opportunity to practice social skills with a matched volunteer mentor while engaging with the evidence-based PEERS curriculum. Our goal is to help students develop and maintain meaningful friendships through natural conversations and playful interactions in a supportive peer-to-peer environment. All of our Buddy Meetups are led by dedicated teen leads, Rianne Supie Mohammed and Alexia Westwood, under the supervision of Justine Hedlund, a dedicated and highly qualified special education teacher and BCBA-certified provider, and they are completely free! This FREE program is offered by Opening Doors PTA, with teen volunteer mentors supported by Belmont Parks and Recreation VOICES, Carlmont ASB and Key Club, Curiodyssey LIT and other amazing community organizations!. The program is open to all neurodiverse students in K–12th grades, with priority enrollment given to Opening Doors PTA members.

Zoom Meetups: This program brings kids together online in a safe, interactive environment where they can connect from the comfort of home. It’s ideal for those who prefer virtual interactions or live far apart. Kids Hangout Club develops a unique, peer-to-peer model designed to foster creativity, spark curiosity, and enhance social skills. Using carefully selected educational and engaging videos, the program initiates conversations that inspire kids to ask questions, share ideas, and explore the world together. This dynamic approach not only improves conversation skills but also allows kids to build meaningful connections with peers in a fun and exciting way. This program has incorporated the PEERS curriculum since fall 2024. All of our Zoom Meetups are led by passionate teen co-hosts, Rianne Supie Mohammed and Alexia Westwood, under the supervision of Anita Yu, a compassionate  PEERS-certified provider, and they are completely free! This FREE program is offered by Opening Doors PTA and is open to all neurodiverse students in 4–12th grades, with priority enrollment given to Opening Doors PTA members.