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🎶 Music can calm, energise, focus, and express — especially for neurodivergent minds. This World Music Day, we’re celebrating the powerful connection between music and the neurodivergent brain. 💜

Discover how South Ayrshire is promoting accessibility and inclusion with the installation of over 20 Communication Boards in public spaces. Learn more about this fantastic initiative and its impact on the community.

🗣️ Creating communication-friendly spaces across South Ayrshire! Discover how SACFE is helping community settings become more inclusive for everyone — with visual supports, staff training, and accredited environments that support connection and understanding.

🎈 Does your child use AAC? Don’t miss this free family fun day on Saturday 4th October in Cumbernauld—packed with games, tech demos, and inclusive fun for ages 3–16! (Shared by NEST Ayrshire – not the organiser)

Have you spoken to NEST before and wondering if you can reach out again? 💬 The answer is YES – you're always welcome to get back in touch, whenever you need us. Find out how we can continue to support you 💙

Neurodivergent Men & Mental Health – Let’s Talk 🧠 Mental health can be tough to talk about, especially for neurodivergent men. This Men’s Health Week, we’re opening the conversation — because talking isn’t weakness, it’s strength.

Clare joined the Thriving Communities Carers Week Event at Riverside Sports Arena to represent NEST, offering advice and resources for carers and families. Discover how the day unfolded and why community connection matters more than ever.

What Is Stimming? 🤲 From hand flapping to fidget toys, stimming is a natural and often essential part of many neurodivergent lives. In this blog, we explore what stimming really means — and why understanding it matters.

This Carers Week, we're shining a light on the quiet heroes among us. 💙 Whether you're a young carer, a parent, or a friend—your care matters. You are seen, you are valued, and you are not alone.

💬 Tourette’s: More Than Tics There’s more to Tourette’s than swearing or shouting. This blog busts common myths, shares key facts, and helps build a better understanding of what Tourette’s really looks like.

🎨 Looking for a calm, creative space that supports neurodivergent young people? The Little Art School is offering a free ASN Friendly Art Class this week — a gentle, inclusive session designed to help young artists thrive. 🌈🖌️

💜 Join the celebration! South Ayrshire’s Annual Carers Event is back — a day filled with connection, live music, food, and recognition for the amazing carers in our community. Find out more in our latest blog.

This Pride Month, we're celebrating the beautiful intersection of neurodiversity and LGBTQIA+ identity. 🌈💙 Explore how we can create safer, more inclusive spaces for all voices to be heard and valued.

🎉 Carers Week is coming to South Ayrshire! From free leisure access to live music and a carers disco — it’s a full week of celebration, connection, and appreciation for unpaid carers 💜 Find out what’s on and how to get involved.

Parenting a neurodivergent child comes with unique challenges—and you don’t have to face them alone. 🌍💙 This Global Day of Parents, we’re celebrating your strength and sharing resources to support you every step of the way.

🧠💬 Discover how Ayr Hospital is becoming more communication friendly! These free info sessions are designed to support families, carers, and neurodivergent individuals. Find out what’s changing and how it can help your loved ones feel more comfortable in A&E.

We’re lacing up in teal and standing with the Tourette community! 💙💡 Join us as we raise awareness, challenge myths, and celebrate the voices and experiences of those living with Tourette Syndrome.

This Sunday, enjoy The Minecraft Movie in a Relaxed/Autism Friendly format — with lower volume, lights on, and freedom to move. A cinema experience that welcomes everyone! 💙

Free online workshops this June from Family Fund! Learn about benefits, iPads, coding, and more — all designed to support families across the UK. 💻🌟

Think we only have five senses? Think again! 🧠🌈 Discover the eight sensory systems and how understanding them can help us better support neurodivergent individuals in feeling safe, calm, and connected.