Type of service: Family support and information services, Local groups

SNAP (Special Needs and Parents) supports Essex families who have children and young people with any special need or disability. SNAP provides many services including a helpline providing advice, information and support (8.30am-5pm); face-to-face appointments; a library of specialist books, information sheets, DVDs and other resources; an online directory of useful contacts (over 2000 entries); an online Information Network; specialist talks and training courses; counselling; parent and pre-school children groups; children & young people's activities (including after-school and holiday sessions); Drama; Yoga; multi-sensory room; specialist IT suite; sibling support and social events for families..

Aimed at: Adolescent , Adult , Child , Young person

Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements

Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability