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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.
💻 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 281 min read
🧠🌈 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
🦷 National Smile Month – Supporting Every Smile with Understanding
It’s National Smile Month! At NEST, we’re celebrating every smile — especially those that come with unique needs. Explore sensory-friendly tips for oral care. 💛
Celine Dyer
May 251 min read
📢 New Report Just Released – Parent & Carer Engagement in North Ayrshire
The Phase 3 Summary Report is here! Over 20 families in North Ayrshire shared their voices to help shape better support for children with neurodevelopmental differences. 🧠💬
Celine Dyer
May 211 min read
🤝 Community Awareness Event – Come Say Hello!
Come say hello at the Community Awareness Event on Friday 30 May at CentreStage! Enjoy a cuppa, meet local services, and find out what support is available in Ayrshire. ☕
Celine Dyer
May 201 min read
🌿 World Meditation Day – Mindfulness That Meets You Where You Are
Today is World Meditation Day — a perfect moment to pause, breathe, and explore calming practices that work for every kind of brain and body. 💛
Celine Dyer
May 201 min read
💙 Applications Now Open – Take a Break Scotland 💙
💙 Applications now open! Take a Break Scotland offers grants for families of disabled or seriously ill children to enjoy a short break. Apply now at takeabreakscotland.org.uk.
Celine Dyer
May 191 min read
🎈 ASN Sessions Return to Party Palz – Every Friday Evening!
ASN Sessions at Party Palz are back and better than ever! Join us every Friday evening for inclusive fun designed especially for neurodivergent children and young people. 💜
Celine Dyer
May 191 min read
👩👧👦 Support for Parents and Carers of Autistic Teens – Teen Life Programme
👩👧👦 Free Teen Life Programme this June! A six-session course for parents and carers of autistic young people aged 10–16. Spaces are limited — book now via autismsupportayrshire@nas.org.uk.
Celine Dyer
May 191 min read
🧡 Foster Care Fortnight: Celebrating Those Who Open Their Hearts and Homes
It’s Foster Care Fortnight! We’re celebrating the carers who open their hearts and homes to children in need — especially those supporting neurodivergent young people. 💛
Celine Dyer
May 181 min read
🧒🏽👧🏼 National Children’s Day: Honouring Every Child’s Voice and Future
🧒🏽👧🏼 Children are one fifth of our population — but all of our future. This National Children’s Day, let’s honour their voices and build a world where every child can shine. 💛
Celine Dyer
May 171 min read
📣 Join Us at the ASN Family Forum – Wednesday 21 May 2025
We’re attending the ASN Family Forum on 21 May at Ayr Town Hall! Come connect with 25+ organisations offering support for families across South Ayrshire. 💙
Celine Dyer
May 151 min read
🧠💬 Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Designing with Every Brain in Mind
🧠💬 Accessibility isn’t just ramps and captions — it’s how we honour every brain and every body. This Global Accessibility Awareness Day, let’s design with difference in mind. 🌍
Celine Dyer
May 141 min read
📘 Introduction to Neurodiversity – Evening Workshop (Now Fully Booked)
📘 Our Introduction to Neurodiversity workshop is now fully booked! Learn more about the session and join the waitlist to explore inclusive support strategies. 🌈🧠
Celine Dyer
May 141 min read
🧠✨ Mental Health & Neurodiversity: More Connected Than You Think
🧠✨ Mental health and neurodiversity are more connected than you think. Let’s talk about how our brains work — and how we feel. Because both matter. 💬🌱
Celine Dyer
May 132 min read
🌿 Mental Health Awareness Week 2025: The Power of Community 🌿
🌿 This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re celebrating the power of community. A kind word or listening ear can make all the difference. You are not alone. 💬💙
Celine Dyer
May 111 min read
📣 Exciting Opportunity: Project SEARCH (Culzean) – Apply Now for August 2025!
🌟 Project SEARCH (Culzean) is open for applications! A fantastic opportunity for young people with additional support needs to gain real-world work experience. Starts August 2025 — apply now!
Celine Dyer
May 81 min read
Meet Celine Dyer – Championing Inclusion in East Ayrshire! ✨
✨ Meet Celine! Neurodivergent, passionate, and full of heart — she’s leading the way in East Ayrshire with NEST. 🐢💬
Celine Dyer
May 82 min read
📣 Understanding Sensory Processing – Free Parent Workshop - 13/05/2025
🧠 Curious about sensory processing? Join our free workshop on 13th May in Alloway to learn how to support your child’s sensory needs. RSVP now — spaces are limited!
Celine Dyer
May 71 min read
🧠✨ Strengthening Executive Functioning: Skills for Everyday Success
Infographic on executive functioning highlights working memory, task initiative, time management, impulse control, planning, flexibility, persistence.
Celine Dyer
May 61 min read
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