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2025
A collection of everything we’ve shared throughout 2025—from awareness campaigns and community events to helpful tips, team updates, and reflections. This category captures our journey through the year as we continue to support, celebrate, and empower neurodivergent individuals and their families across Ayrshire.
🎶 Music & the Neurodivergent Brain – A Joyful Connection
🎶 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. 💜
Celine Dyer
12 minutes ago2 min read
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🌍 Communication Boards Boost Accessibility and Inclusion Across South Ayrshire
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.
Celine Dyer
23 hours ago2 min read
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💬 Creating Inclusive Spaces: Spotlight on South Ayrshire Communication Friendly Environments (SACFE)
🗣️ 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.
Celine Dyer
3 days ago2 min read
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🎉 Free Family Fun Day for AAC Users – Saturday 4th October 2025!
🎈 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)
Celine Dyer
5 days ago1 min read
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❓ FAQ: I’ve Spoken to NEST Before – Can I Get Back in Touch? 💬
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 💙
Celine Dyer
5 days ago2 min read
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🧠 Neurodivergent Men & Mental Health – Let’s Talk
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.
Celine Dyer
Jun 132 min read
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🎉 Celebrating Carers Week at Riverside Sports Arena
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.
Celine Dyer
Jun 131 min read
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🤲 What Is Stimming?
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.
Celine Dyer
Jun 112 min read
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💙 To Every Carer – Thank You
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.
Celine Dyer
Jun 91 min read
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💬 Tourette’s: More Than Tics
💬 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.
Celine Dyer
Jun 72 min read
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🎨 An Inclusive Opportunity for Creativity – ASN Friendly Art Class 🎨
🎨 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. 🌈🖌️
Celine Dyer
Jun 51 min read
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🔹 Thriving Communities: Celebrating South Ayrshire’s Carers – You’re Invited! 🔹
💜 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.
Celine Dyer
Jun 41 min read
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🌈 Celebrating Pride and Neurodiversity: Standing Together in Inclusion
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.
Celine Dyer
Jun 31 min read
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💜 Carers Week in South Ayrshire – A Week of Celebration & Connection for Unpaid Carers 💜
🎉 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.
Celine Dyer
Jun 22 min read
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🌍 Honouring Parents and Carers on Global Day of Parents 🌍
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.
Celine Dyer
Jun 11 min read
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🗣️ Making A&E More Communication Friendly – Info Sessions for Families, Parents & Carers
🧠💬 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.
Celine Dyer
May 301 min read
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🧠💙 Celebrating Tourette’s Awareness Month at NEST! 💙🧠
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.
Celine Dyer
May 302 min read
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🎬 Relaxed/Autism Friendly Cinema Screening
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! 💙
Celine Dyer
May 291 min read
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💻 Free Online Workshops This June – From Family Fund!
Free online workshops this June from Family Fund! Learn about benefits, iPads, coding, and more — all designed to support families across the UK. 💻🌟
Celine Dyer
May 291 min read
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🧠🌈 Sensory Processing: More Than Just the 5 Senses
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.
Celine Dyer
May 282 min read
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