Local groups

Express Parent to Parent Support Groups
Bi monthly at The Rose Theatre 11:00-12:30pm
Dates will be confirmed via newsletter

Mum's Group (previously at Waggon & Horses, Surbiton 7:30-9:30pm) now Via Zoom from 9pm-10:30pm
Dates for 2020/21 : Sep 3rd, Oct 1st, Nov 5th, Dec 3rd, Jan 7th, Feb 4th, Mar 4th, May 6th, Jun 3rd, Jul 1st, Aug 5th
Dates for 2021/22 : TBC

Dad's Group at Waggon & Horses, Surbiton 7:30-9:30pm
Dates for 2021/22 : TBC

PDA Support (previously at Express 12:30pm-2:00pm) now Via Zoom from 12:30pm-2:00pm
Dates for 2020/21 : Oct 19th, Nov 16th, Dec 21st, Jan 18th, Feb 15th, Mar 15th, Apr 19th, May 24th, Jun 21st, Jul 19th, Aug 16th
Dates for 2021/22 : TBC
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TYA at Express 7:30-9:00pm 
Dates will be confirmed via newsletter

Parent Support at Express 1:00-2:30pm
Dates for 2021/22 : TBC


Express EHCP & DLA individual support by appointment please email support@expresscic.org.uk 

Express Art Groups 

EXPRESS YOURSELF
Express Yourself is an Arts Therapy group which provides a space for children on the autism spectrum to interact and connect with others in a fun, supportive environment. The group aims to meet the specific and unique social and emotional needs of children with autism using creative tools such as drama, puppetry, art, music and storytelling. email arts@expresscic.org.uk for more details. Referral Form

SIBS@EXPRESS
Sibs@Express is a group for children who have a brother or sister with autism to come together, make new friends and have a space to share feelings. email sibs@expresscic.org.uk for more details. Referral Form

EXPRESS GIRLS GROUP
Girls Group is a weekly meet up opportunity for girls on the autism spectrum.
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. email gg@expresscic.org.uk for more details. Referral Form

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. The club will be for teenagers age 13+. email efc@expresscic.org.uk for more details. Referral Form

DRAMA@EXPRESS
Drama@Express is a drama-based club for children and young people on the autistic spectrum to provide a safe environment to explore feelings and problems through the use of art, music, stories and play but also give time to socialise and develop friendships. Spaces are limited so please email drama@expresscic.org.uk for more details.  Application Form 


Social Skills Group
Social skills group for children with autism in a mainstream school aged 8-12. The group focuses on key areas of social skills (Body Language, The Way We Talk, Conversations and Assertiveness) in a fun and nurturing environment. There are two groups running every Tuesday during term time, 4:00pm-5:00pm and 5:15pm-6:15pm. Contact Tracey Barnes for more details.

Ribbons/Kites 
Social group for children with autism run after school by Enhanceable.

Local NAS branches

Information from the Local Offer

Days out and activities

Use your icount card or disability awareness card, it is an invaluable tool for ensuring the best outcome for your day. Don't be shy, show it wherever you go and if they don't know about it, educate them! It works for us! Apply for your icount card & your disability awareness card.

Active Autism - Fulham FC Foundation

Barnes Wetlands

Chessington World of Adventures

Concessions on Public Transport

Disability Challengers

Guildford Spectrum

Hobbledown

Legoland

Look Out Discovery Centre Bracknell

Natural History Museum

Royal Albert Hall

Royal Botanic Gardens - Kew

Snakes & Ladders Syon Park

Thames Ditton Miniature Railway

Thames Valley Adventure Playground

Wisley RHS

Please contact us if you have any useful information or tips you would like us to add to the list.

National organisations