The
mission of SNACK, the Special Needs Activity Center for Kids, is to
enrich the lives of children with developmental disabilities and their
families in a fun, creative and welcoming environment. The population
served includes, but is not limited to, those with Autism, PDD, ADD,
ADHD, Sensory Issues, Asperger's Syndrome, and Apraxia. Our mission is
accomplished by establishing after-school and weekend programs that
offer a variety of group and individual activities including art,
music, drama, movement, games, snack time, one-on-one swim lessons,
sports skills and soccer classes.
SNACK programs, geared
toward children ages 3-13 with special needs, promote interaction, and
because children are placed in small, rotating groups, their social
skills are enhanced. The ratio of students to staff is not more than
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.
