The SNAP Centre

SNAP welcomes grandparents for an informal opportunity to share experiences and meet others.

Steve Challen from ADHD+Support will be giving his insight into how ADHD/ADD affects individuals.

Rachel’s practical advice and personal insight explores how you, as parents, can get the best for your children through effective relationships with professionals whilst looking after yourselves.

Parent Time is an informal discussion event for parents whose child is in the first few years of primary school (Reception to Year 2).

This practical and interactive workshop will explore characteristics of autism that may provide challenges for healthy eating habits.

SNAP is inviting families, whose child attends a special school, to come in for an informal catch up and a chance to share their experiences with each other.

SNAP is inviting families, whose child attends a special school, to come in for an informal catch up and a chance to share their experiences with each other.

SNAP is inviting families, whose child attends a special school, to come in for an informal catch up and a chance to share their experiences with each other.

Independent autism trainer and consultant Geoff Evans will be returning to SNAP to present his talk on holistic approaches to challenging behaviour and meltdowns.

Samantha Hamilton, from Mullis & Peake solicitors, will be giving a seminar on future-proofing finances and inheritance for your child with additional needs.

Learning disability nurse, Shoenagh, will be giving information and advice on supporting your young person with learning disabilities through their challenging adolescent years.

Parent Time is an informal discussion event for parents whose child is in the first few years of primary school (Reception to Year 2).

SNAP is inviting families with sons on the spectrum to come in and share their experiences with each other.

Wendy Smith, will be coming to SNAP to discuss strategies to help with stress and anxiety management for both parents and children.

This workshop aims to help parents of children with special needs find ways of giving attention, information, and support to the other children in their families.

Parent Time is an informal discussion event for parents whose child is in the first few years of primary school (Reception to Year 2).

Grandparents of SNAP families are invited to join us for an informal opportunity to share experiences and meet others.

Robyn Steward returns to SNAP to speak to parents of girls on the spectrum about making periods “autism friendly”.

SNAP welcomes Steve Challen back to explain how individuals with ADHD can be supported in their day to day lives, at school and at work.

SNAP is inviting families, whose children have more profound and complex special needs, to come in for an informal catch up and a chance to share their experiences with each other.

SNAP is inviting families with daughters on the spectrum to come in and share their experiences with each other.

A positive introduction to autism and understanding a diagnosis - for parents of children who have received a recent diagnosis of autism, or feel that they would like to gain a better understanding of the reasons for diagnosis and implications of autism for their child.

A representative from national law firm Irwin Mitchell will be coming to The SNAP Centre to help parents gets a better understanding of education law in relation to SEND.

This two session course will focus on methods to help support your child’s communication. It will include training on Makaton signing, as well as information around PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) and Objects of Reference.

There are a significant range of factors that influence a child's ability to be toilet trained.

This three session course will help with the transition and changes associated with the move into secondary school, giving lots of practical and common sense ideas.

This session will look at contributing facts in toilet training children with additional needs.

Parent Time is a small group informal discussion session for parents whose child with additional needs is in Reception to Year 2 at primary school.

This talk will look at the wider impact of dyslexia and persistent literacy difficulties as well as discussing support strategies.

Hannah from Essex SENDIASS will be explaining the process for requesting an EHC Needs Assessment from Essex County Council.

Hannah from Essex SENDIASS will be explaining the process for requesting an EHC Needs Assessment from Essex County Council.

SNAP is hosting its first coffee morning specifically for parents who are (or think they might be) neurodivergent.

A coffee morning for any SNAP registered parents. A chance to visit the SNAP Centre and touch base with the team, as well as other parents.

Dr Luke Beardon will be discussing autistic anxiety in children and ways to help alleviate this.

Dr Luke Beardon will be discussing autistic anxiety in children and ways to help alleviate this.

Hannah from Essex SENDIASS will be explaining the process for EHCP Annual Reviews

Hannah from Essex SENDIASS will be explaining the process for EHCP Annual Reviews

SNAP's Family Support Adviser Dale will explore LGBTQ+ terminology. Also looking at gender and sexuality in relation to those with SEND.

SNAP's Family Support Adviser Dale will explore LGBTQ+ terminology. Also looking at gender and sexuality in relation to those with SEND.

SNAP is pleased to welcome Sarah Sharp from Tictock Therapy C.I.C. Sarah is a trained CBiT therapist and also the parent of two children with Tourette’s and co-occurring condition. In her first webinar for SNAP she will be presenting an introduction to Tics and Tourettes.

This coffee morning is specially for Grandparents of SNAP families. With many grandparents taking on key roles in providing additional childcare and support for their families this will give them an opportunity to ask questions, share experiences and meet other grandparents.

This talk will explore a range of reasons children might refuse certain foods, restrict their diet and not mix different food types.

SNAP Specialist Talk -Kate will be looking at the ways in which autistic individuals may mask areas of difference and how we can support the impact masking can have on a person's wellbeing.