Express CIC is an independent user led voluntary sector organisation supporting autistic young people and their families. We are not a commissioned service. We are unfunded and therefore not restricted by boundaries so we are open to all and all are very welcome to attend any of our events or groups.
Below is a summary of the services we provide and support groups we run. All our therapy services are run by qualified counsellors or drama therapists experienced in working with autistic children and young people.
In brief we offer:
Counselling for parent/carers
Counselling for autistic adults aged 16+
Connect Clubs for autistic young adults aged 16-19 and 19-25
Creative Therapy 1:1 & small groups for autistic young people aged 5+ including girls groups & teen groups
Drama Club for autistic young people aged 8+
BUDs pre-school group for autistic young people aged 3+
Siblings groups
In addition we offer peer support for parents / carers in the form of a Mum’s group, Dad’s group and a specific PDA group.
We offer support both pre and post diagnosis. Whilst our peer support services are free, there is a charge for therapy and counselling services. Please ensure referrals are made aware. We rely on donations and fundraising to ensure this is heavily subsidised. Bursary places may be available where there is evidenced need and we have financial capacity. In some cases organisations, schools and professionals buy in the service from us.