Express CIC
express is a 'not for profit' community organisation
supporting autistic people and their families
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Groups @ Express


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Express Yourself

​Express Yourself provides a space for children on the autistic spectrum to interact and connect with others in a fun, supportive environment. The group is run by one of our therapists and aims to meet the specific and unique social and emotional needs of autistic children using creative tools such as drama, puppetry, art, music and storytelling.

Our clubs run weekly on Thursdays & Fridays at Express during term time & will have a maximum of 6 places per group. 

​To sign up fill out a referral form and email to arts@expresscic.org.uk

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Express Friday Club

Express Friday Club is a supportive and inclusive group for teens that aims to foster connection, communication and interaction through structured games and creative ways to express ourselves.
Benefits of small group:
  • Confidence building
  • Increases Social interaction skills
  • Enjoyment and fun
  • Helping to Feel comfortable and at ease with others
  • Finding Ways to effectively communicate
Express Friday Club will run on Fridays at Express CIC during term time. The club will be for teenagers aged 13+.
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​​To sign up fill out a referral form and email to ​efc@expresscic.org.uk​

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SIBs @ Express

Sibs@Express is a group for children who have a brother or sister with additional needs to come together, make new friends and have a space to share their feelings in an understanding and supportive environment.
​The group is run by one of our therapists. 


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​​The club runs weekly on Tuesdays at Express during term time & will have a maximum of 8 places in the group. 

​​To sign up fill out a referral form and email to sibs@expresscic.org.uk

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Drama@Express

Drama@Express is a club for children and young people on the autistic spectrum. It is a great way to develop friendships, social skills and improve self esteem in a naturally fun and supportive environment.  

Our drama club is run by a qualified drama therapist with co-facilitators. Spaces are limited so please do email us as soon as possible to register your interest.

The club runs weekly on Mondays at The CornerHOUSE in Surbiton during term time and will have a maximum of 10-12 places in the group. ​

​To sign up fill out an application and email to drama@expresscic.org.uk

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Girls Group

Express Girls Group is a weekly meet up opportunity for girls on the autistic spectrum aged 8-11.
The group is run by one of our therapists, who uses their creative skills and experience of working with young people to create fun, creative and inclusive sessions for the girls who join.


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The club runs weekly on Tuesdays at Express during term time & will have a maximum of 8 places in the group.​

​To sign up fill out a referral form and email to gg@expresscic.org.uk

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Buds@Express

Buds@Express is a small structured Parent/Carer & Child group for autistic preschoolers, including those who may not yet have a diagnosis. Activities are based on the highly-regarded Attention Autism programme, focusing on attention, communication & play development through clear structure, engaging activities & plenty of sparkle!
The group is led by Sue Goldman, an experienced Specialist Teacher (Autism) & Early Years Professional.
 
Sessions run for 1 hour on Wednesday mornings at Express for blocks of 5 weeks each half-term & continue throughout the school year.
 
For more information or to book please contact Sue via www.suegoldman.co.uk

Costs of groups are heavily subsidised but we do have to pass on some of the cost.
If you are a Kingston or Richmond resident you may be eligible for funding https://kr.afcinfo.org.uk/pages/local-offer/information-and-advice/short-breaks/aiming-high-short-break-schemes/activity-fund
If costs are a barrier to you accessing the groups, please do contact us to discuss. 
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