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 The mission of SNACK, the Special Needs Activity Center for Kids, a 501c3 not-for-profit organization, is to fill the void in the lives of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental disabilities by providing unique programs designed and staffed to address their needs. Our mission is accomplished by establishing activity centers filled with Fun, Friends, and Hope that provide a variety of group and individual after-school and weekend recreational activities, including art, music, drama, movement, games, snack time, one-on-one swim lessons, sports skills and soccer classes.


The population SNACK serves is children affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders, as well as other similar developmental and behavioral disorders. SNACK welcomes those with physical disabilities, verbal and non-verbal language abilities, across all socio-economic, race, and ethnic backgrounds.

SNACK programs, geared toward children ages 3 -18 with special needs, promote interaction, and because children are placed in small, rotating groups, their social skills are enhanced. The ratio of student to staff is 2 :1. At SNACK, children learn to participate in purposeful play and everyday childhood activities that don’t come as easily to them as they do typical children. SNACK programs are designed and staffed to address challenging behavioral issues, increase skill levels and promote improved social interactions and peer relations.

SNACK also offers  Private Swim lessons and a Family Sunday Swim Program. The Private Swim program offers one-on-one swim lessons to make certain each child's safety is insured and helps children with special needs develop confidence in the water by learning proper swimming strokes, floating and breathing techniques.

The Family Sunday Swim program is a recreation-oriented program which includes swimming and open gym free play time that enables the entire family - ASD children, parents and siblings - to participate in recreational activities together as a family.

 What Makes SNACK Unique:

  • Created by a parent of a special needs child
  • A high staff to student ratio
  • Teachers and therapists experienced in working with special needs children
  • Activities designed especially for children with developmental disabilities
  • A curriculum designed to foster self-confidence and emphasize social interaction
  • Accommodations for non-toilet trained children
  • Sibling inclusion at no charge
  • Outside therapists welcomed

  • Ability to accommodate children with challenging behaviors
 




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