Support @ Express
Mum's GroupExpress Mum's Group is an informal, mutual support group for Mums, Grandmas and female carers of children and young people on the autistic spectrum.
We meet at The Waggon & Horses, Surbiton 7:30-9:30pm on the first Thursday of each month during term time. Sep 6th, Oct 4th, Nov 1st, Dec 6th, Feb 7th, Mar 7th, Apr 4th, May 2nd, Jun 6th, Jul 4th Free to attend but buy your own refreshments :) Please email info@expresscic.org.uk to let us know you're coming and we'll look out for you! 
Parent SupportParent Support@Express is an informal group for all parents and carers of young people on the autistic spectrum whether pre-diagnosis, newly diagnosed or experienced with lots of support of what worked for you to share.
Our parent support group meets at the Express offices in Tolworth, 1.00-2.30pm on the last Tuesday of the month during term time. Sept 25th, Oct 30th, Nov 27th, Dec 18th, Jan 29th, Feb 26th, Mar 26th, Apr 30th, May 21st, Jun 25th, Jul 16th If you would like to come along please do simply pop in or for more information email paula@expresscic.org.uk |
Dad's GroupExpress Dad's Group is a great success! The group is an informal, mutual support group for Dads, Granddads and male carers of children and young people on the autistic spectrum.
We meet at The Waggon & Horses, Surbiton 7:30-9:30pm on the second Wednesday of each month during term time. Sept 12th, Oct 10th, Nov 14th, Dec 12th, Jan 9th, Feb 13th, Mar 13th, May 8th, Jun 12th, Jul 10th Free to attend but buy your own refreshments :) Please email info@expresscic.org.uk to let us know you're coming and we'll look out for you! 
CounsellingCounselling@Express is a low-cost counselling service to parents and carers of children with additional needs.
Counselling offers a safe space to talk through any difficulties and anxieties. A counsellor is trained to listen and support you in a non-judgemental way, creating a safe space for you to express your feelings, whatever they may be. By talking, worries and difficulties can often seem clearer and easier to manage. The counselling sessions take place at the Express offices in Tolworth by counsellors with knowledge of autism and special needs. If you are interested in this service, and would like more information please email counselling@expresscic.org.uk |
TYA GroupExpress TYA Group is a specific support group for parents/carers of young people going through transition. The group is a place where you can share similar experiences dealing with puberty, transition to secondary, college or work.
Our TYA Group meets at the Express offices in Tolworth, 7.30-9.00pm on the third Wednesday of the month during term time. Sept 19th, Oct 17th, Nov 21st, Dec 19th, Jan 16th, Mar 20th, May 15th, Jun 19th Please email helen@expresscic.org.uk for more information. 
Career GuidanceCareer Guidance Service @Express is a free service offered to those on the autistic spectrum who would benefit from some support and guidance around areas such as:
Career Planning CV Writing Market Research Interview Skills Sessions are with Will, who is a careers transition coach and will be on Monday mornings at the Express offices in Tolworth. If you are interested in this service and would like more information please email us at cgs@expresscic.org.uk |
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Express' PDA Support Group is a specific support group for parents/carers of young people with PDA - Pathological Demand Avoidance. Our PDA Support Group runs on the third Monday of the month (term time) from the Express offices in Tolworth. The group is a warm and welcoming place where you can chat to other PDA parents/carers and share experiences.
The group is led by a member of the Express team who has a child with PDA. More information from the PDA Society: https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/what-is-PDA/about-pda If you would like to come along please do simply pop in or for more information email deirdre@expresscic.org.uk |
DLA & EHCP Support |
Express' Disability Living Allowance and Education, Health & Care Plan Support offer is by appointment only. The appointment is to give specific 1:1 support time to help parent/carers through the process. Our volunteers are IPSEA SEND Advisor trained.
If you are interested in this service, and would like more information please email support@expresscic.org.uk |
ACCREDITED MAKATON COURSES |
Express' Accredited Makaton Courses are run by Fouad Abbad an accredited makaton trainer who can be contacted directly at fouadabbad@gmail.com or 07835 166 056. Courses offered are Taster, Foundation, Using Makaton with singing, Enhancement and Safeguarding. The courses run from the Express offices and are discounted for parent/carers.
If you are interested in these courses, and would like more information please email fouadabbad@gmail.com |