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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.
💬 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 7, 20252 min read
🎨 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 5, 20251 min read
🔹 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 4, 20251 min read
🌈 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 3, 20251 min read
💜 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 2, 20252 min read
🌍 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 1, 20251 min read
June’s Communication Top Tip – Repeating Without Pressure 🔁
It’s okay if your child gets sounds wrong. This month’s SLT tip is about modelling speech gently — and why it’s more helpful to repeat the word than to correct it.
Celine Dyer
May 31, 20251 min read
🗣️ 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 30, 20251 min read
🧠💙 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 30, 20252 min read
🎬 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 28, 20251 min read
💻 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 28, 20251 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 28, 20252 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 25, 20251 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 21, 20251 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 20, 20251 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 20, 20251 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 19, 20251 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 19, 20251 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 19, 20251 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 18, 20251 min read
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