SNAP’s Summer sessions bring sunshine
We’re staying connected throughout the summer with a range of online activity sessions for those children and young people who have regular contact with The SNAP Centre
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Positivity is paramount!
Focus on the positive! That was the overriding message from independent autism expert Geoff Evans when he spoke about challenging behaviours to more than 200 parents and professionals at The SNAP Centre.
Your support makes all the difference
The SNAP Team are all still busy working from home and connecting with our families via phone, email, Zoom and Facebook. We are doing everything possible to ensure families have the help they need to endure this challenging time as well as empower them for their next steps. We are still actively fundraising and we hope we can count on your support both now and in the difficult months to come.
Radio SNAP!
SNAP is delighted to welcome familiar and new families to our weekly music session that goes out live on Facebook every Friday morning at 9.30am. This hour long session sees Music Therapist, Emily, play song requests from families and its popularity is growing.
SNAP stays strong for our families
SNAP continues to deliver the best possible help to families across Essex during the current situation.
‘Specialist Talks at Yours’
SNAP’s Family Team introduced a programme of virtual ‘Specialist Talks at yours’ from mid-May.
Bumper summer issue of SNAP Matters
Welcome to this bumper 12 page summer edition of SNAP Matters. We hope you enjoy reading the latest issue of our popular magazine that updates everyone about all things SNAP.
Coronavirus Family Guide
We have been researching new resources and are producing a Coronavirus Family Guide to help you to navigate these challenges times.
Important Announcement
We have had to make the difficult decision today to stop family services within the building from this afternoon to make sure we keep families and our staff and volunteers as safe as we can.
We want you to know that we are still here to help all our families at this time.
A memorable day for a community champion!
Among those pounding the streets of Brentwood raising cash for local charities this weekend in the Brentwood Half Marathon and Fun Run annual event will be Lee Green, who is taking part in the Fun Run to support SNAP.
First SNAP Matters issue of 2020!
The first 2020 edition of SNAP Matters is out now and once again it is an essential read for all things SNAP related. Sharing the news of our work and how the charity puts families first, the seventh issue of our magazine is packed full of information for families, supporters and anyone with an interest in the charity.
Peak-y Blinders!
Looking to take on a charity challenge in 2020? Brave members of Billericay based recruitment agency, Northreach did just that last year when they took on a 50K hike in the Peak District. Team members Sam and James recall their adventure of how they raised a fantastic £1,340 for SNAP.
Perfect partners celebrate silver status
In 1994, two organisations began – one national and one local – both with a passion to make a difference in the local community. 25 years on, as both celebrate their 25th Anniversary, The National Lottery Community Fund and SNAP (Special Needs And Parents) have successfully made a huge positive impact for people in need of support.
Anxiety and Stress Management with Wendy Smith
Don’t miss SNAP’s upcoming Specialist Talk with Paralympian Wendy Smith whose mission is to tell her story and inspire others to reach their potential.
SNAP Matters Autumn Issue is out now!
The Autumn edition of SNAP Matters is out now and once again it is an essential read for all things SNAP related. Sharing the news of our work and how the charity puts families first, the seventh issue of our magazine is packed full of information for families, supporters and anyone with an interest in the charity.
#SNAPAwarenessWeek 2020
Throughout the next few days we will be sharing some of the fantastic ways some of our supporters are raising the charity’s profile and funds for SNAP.
SNAP Matters Anniversary Special Issue is here!
Sharing the news of SNAP’s work and how the charity puts families first, the sixth issue of our magazine is out now for families, supporters and anyone with an interest in SNAP.
SNAP’s humble beginnings have now supported 5,000 families
Founding members Hilary Needham and Paula Hills explain their drive to start a support group
SNAP Matters welcomes in a special year
Sharing the news of SNAP’s work and how the charity puts families first, the fourth issue of our magazine is out now for families, supporters and anyone with an interest in SNAP.
Positivity is paramount!
Focus on the positive! That was the overriding message from independent autism expert Geoff Evans when he spoke about challenging behaviours to more than 200 parents and professionals at The SNAP Centre.
Drawing on more than 30 years’ experience Geoff delivered three talks on ‘A Holistic Approach to Behaviours of Concern, Meltdowns and Closedowns’ as part of SNAP’s autumn training programme.
Eating Difficulties in Children with Autism
SNAP was thrilled to welcome Tanya Cotier, an autism and social communication specialist teacher, back to the centre last week to deliver a training session on helping families with difficulties their child may experience with food and eating.
