Referral Process
What is the age range of SNAP Clients?
6-12
What does SNAP stand for?
Stop Now And Plan!
What therapeutic modality does SNAP use?
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
What is the presentation of a typical SNAP client?
- Emotional dysregulation (distractibility, hyperactivity, impulsivity, aggression, and non-compliance)
- School concerns (e.g., safety planning, tools & strategies, IEP development, parent advocacy)
- Interpersonal concerns (e.g., social and peer, sibling, familial)
- Parenting needs (e.g., passive vs. aggressive, tools & strategies)
Who developed the SNAP Program?
Child Development Institute (CDI)
How long is the SNAP group component of treatment?
12-13 weeks
What is the referral process for SNAP?
1. Call intake
2. Complete the InterRAI screener
3. Screened through Case Manager Supervisor
4. If appropriate, passed to SNAP
What are the designations of the clinicians on the Peterborough SNAP Team?
Julie: Child and Youth Worker
Ashely: Social Worker
Michele: Child and Youth Worker
Jocelyn: Social Worker
What are the parent participation requirements for in SNAP?
We require one parent to be present for the duration of treatment. It does not need to be the same parent.
What is the screening process for SNAP?
1. Added to SNAP waitlist and categorized by gender/age
2. Assessment with Brief Intake Screener Form
3. If score within the clinical range, scheduled for a face-to-face intake
4. During intake, further assessment is completed for group readiness
5. If appropriate, the client is placed in a group
T/F: SNAP clients are required to complete the same Risk Assessment as complex clients (e.g., those in the POD)?
True! SNAP clients complete Risk Assessments every 30, 60 or 90 days!
In addition to group, what other treatment components does SNAP offer?
- Individual
- Family/parenting
- School advocacy
- In-Home
What is the exclusionary criteria for the SNAP Program?
- ASD
- FASD (*considerations on an individual basis)
- High risk self-harm and suicidality
- Complex and unresolved family conflict (e.g., custody disputes, inconsistent caregivers)
If additional supports are deemed appropriate for a family after they complete the SNAP program, how do they access the support?
Brief support can be offered afterward through the SNAP program. If they are unable to meet their family needs through brief services, they would be transferred to the POD.
What is one topic covered in the SNAP Boys Group?
Session 1: Introduction to SNAP
Session 2: Joining In
Session 3: Fair Play and Being a Good Sport
Session 4: Apologizing
Session 5: Joint Session: Listening
Session 6: Dealing with Feelings
Session 7: Dealing with Being Blamed
Session 8: Joint Session: Rewarding Yourself
Session 9: Hard Thoughts and Cool Thoughts
Session 10: Stopping Stealing and Lying
Session 11: Bullying
Session 12: Avoiding Trouble
Session 13: Celebration