2025

🎄 Festive Update: We’re still accepting self and professional referrals over the holidays! Please note reduced capacity and slower response times. For urgent help, see crisis contacts. 💙

Looking for holiday gifts that celebrate neurodivergent children’s strengths? Our NEST team shares practical, fun ideas for all ages—from sensory play boxes to creative kits. Empower, include, and make this season special!

Choosing gifts for neurodivergent adults? Our NEST team has you covered with calming, creative, and practical ideas—plus tips for using special interests as your guide. Make gifting personal and empowering this season!

The festive season can bring joy—but also workplace stress. From social events to sensory overload, here’s how neurodivergent adults can navigate the holidays with confidence and calm.

The festive season can be exciting—but also overwhelming for some learners. Here are 10 simple, inclusive strategies to help children and young people feel safe, supported, and part of the celebration.

The festive season can be joyful—but also overwhelming. From planning your energy to creating a comfort zone, here are 10 empowering tips to help neurodivergent adults celebrate in a way that feels right for them.

"The festive season can be magical—but also overwhelming for some children and young people. Discover 10 easy tips to keep celebrations calm, inclusive, and joyful.

This Christmas, the most precious gift isn’t wrapped under the tree—it’s the time you spend together. Discover why getting down on the floor and playing with your children is the ultimate festive gift.

Feeling drained before the day is done? Discover energy accounting—a simple, empowering way to track and balance your energy. Whether you think in spoons, batteries, or video game power bars, this guide will help you plan your day and protect your wellbeing.

Colder days can feel extra challenging for neurodivergent individuals. Learn why temperature regulation matters and explore 10 simple, sensory-friendly tips to help.

🌟 Neurodivergence isn’t a flaw—it’s a different way of thinking. Our latest blog shares 10 practical tips to shift the focus from “what’s wrong” to “what’s strong.”

Ever wondered why life felt harder than it should? Realising you’re neurodivergent later in life can be empowering—but also overwhelming. Here’s what to expect and how to move forward.

Clare attended the ASN Family Forum last night, connecting with families and professionals to strengthen support for children and young people with additional needs. Here’s what she had to say…

"Ever feel like time disappears? For many neurodivergent people, this is more than forgetfulness—it’s time blindness. Learn what it is and 20+ practical strategies to make time visible and manageable.

Help Shape Neurodevelopmental Support in East AyrshireJoin us for follow-up engagement events across East Ayrshire to share your experiences, hear updates, and influence future support for children and young people with neurodevelopmental differences.

Are you asking too many questions when chatting with wee ones? This month’s top tip from our Speech and Language team shows how swapping questions for comments can boost your child’s language development. Learn the magic formula: 1 question + 2 comments = better conversations!

Planning and organising can feel tough—especially when your brain works differently. This blog offers gentle, flexible tips to support autistic people, individuals with ADHD, and anyone who finds planning overwhelming. Discover tools, habits and mindsets that work with your brain - not against it.

Bonfire Night can be magical - but it can also be overwhelming. This blog shares calming tips, quiet celebration ideas, and empowering messages for neurodivergent individuals and families 💛

ADHD and support at school- your child's rights - Enquire/Scottish ADHD Coalition Webinar 🎓 Catch up on Enquire’s brilliant webinar with Geraldine from the Scottish ADHD Coalition, exploring how schools can support children with ADHD and what families need to know about education rights.

Halloween can be a fun time of year - but for many autistic children and their families, it can also bring anxiety and sensory challenges. Costumes, crowds, and unexpected knocks at the door can feel overwhelming. The Autism Support Ayrshire (National Autistic Society)  has shared some helpful tips to make Halloween more manageable and enjoyable for everyone 👻 🗺️ Plan Ahead with Visuals One great idea is to create a visual map  of your trick-or-treating route. This helps pr