SNAP Asperger Support Evening: 12 June 2012

SNAP Asperger Support Evening - 12 June 2012

Please join us on 12 June at 19:00 at SNAP De Dam, as Jana Forrester speaks on Asperger Sub-Types.

Jana Forrester has a career history which spans language teaching, remedial education, pre-school management and high school counselling. She has a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology, and is registered with the HPCSA. Jana has extensive experience in the field of special needs and learning support. She was the resident psychologist at the Vera School in Cape Town (for 7 years) until 2009 and now runs a private practice in Rosebank which focuses on assessment and diagnosis, individual therapy, teacher support and parent guidance. She established an Asperger Support Group (ASCON) in Cape Town in 2005 and currently serves on the Board of Autism Western Cape.

Cost to attend is R20 for SNAP parents and R60 for members of the public. Please book with This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 6 June 2012.

More about the topic:  
Each individual with Aspergers has a different profile and no 2 people are exactly the same. However, certain individuals seem to be "alike" in some ways. This is an interesting perspective looking at what makes them the same and what approach works best for each sub-type.

SNAP Ladies Tea with Amore Bekker

Join us on 28 July when Radio Personality Amore Bekker comes to speak to friends of SNAP.  We invite all mothers and ladies in our community to support us at this event.  Tables will be hosted by SNAP Moms!

In 2011 Amore received a special “ATKVeertjie” accolade for her “Bottels vir Beaufort” project and won the “Most popular radio presenter in South Africa” award for a second time.

The event will be hosted at Curro Private School in Durbanville and bookings can be made by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Cost:  R200 per ticket

Time:  10:00

RSVP:  1 July 2012

This morning will include delectable tea time treats, lucky draws, exhibits and lots of fun!

The proceeds of this event will contribute towards improving facilities at SNAP and helping the special teachers at SNAP Academy.