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Looking for practical support? This category is packed with helpful tips and everyday strategies for navigating life with or alongside neurodivergent individuals. From communication and routines to sensory needs and emotional regulation, these bite-sized insights are here to empower families, educators, and professionals alike.
💙 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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🌈 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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🌍 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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🦷 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 261 min read
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🌿 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 211 min read
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🧠✨ 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 71 min read
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🗣️ May’s Communication Top Tip: Bubbles! 🫧
🫧 This month’s top tip: bubbles! Discover how this simple activity can help build your child’s early language skills — one “pop” at a time. 💬
Celine Dyer
May 51 min read
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💬 5 Top Tips for Supporting Neurodivergent Individuals in Education
🎓 Want to create a more inclusive classroom? Discover five practical strategies to support neurodivergent learners and help every student thrive. 💫
Celine Dyer
Mar 191 min read
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💬 5 Top Tips for Supporting Neurodivergent Individuals in Healthcare
💬 Want to create more inclusive spaces in education and healthcare? Discover practical strategies to support neurodivergent individuals and help everyone thrive. 🌟
Celine Dyer
Mar 191 min read
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💬 5 Top Tips for Supporting Neurodivergent Individuals In The Workplace
💬 Want to create more inclusive spaces at home and work? Discover top tips for supporting neurodivergent individuals and helping everyone thrive. 🌟
Celine Dyer
Mar 191 min read
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🏡 Top Tips for Supporting Neurodivergent Individuals at Home
🏡 Looking to create a more inclusive home environment? Discover five practical ways to support neurodivergent individuals and help them thrive. 💫
Celine Dyer
Mar 191 min read
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✨ Managing the Festive Season as a Neurodivergent Individual
estive lights, busy routines, social pressures—it can all be a lot. This gentle guide offers neurodivergent-friendly tips to help you navigate your season, your way. 💛
Celine Dyer
Nov 29, 20242 min read
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💬 East Ayrshire Parent/Carer Drop-Ins: Speech and Language Therapy & Occupational Therapy
💬 Do you live in East Ayrshire and care for a child with Autism or social communication differences? Local Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy teams are offering monthly virtual drop-ins to support parents and carers. (Please note: This is not a NEST-run event — we’re just helping to spread the word.)
Celine Dyer
Apr 30, 20242 min read
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🌈 Understanding Sensory Needs: A Workshop You Can Watch Anytime
Lights too bright? Sounds too loud? 🌈 Sensory processing differences are common in neurodivergence. Learn how to understand and support sensory needs with our free on-demand workshop.
Celine Dyer
Dec 12, 20231 min read
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😟 Understanding Anxiety and Distressed Behaviour: A Workshop You Can Watch Anytime
Struggling to understand anxiety and distressed behaviour? 😟💙 Our free workshop explores the emotional root of behaviour and offers real-world support strategies you can use right away.
Celine Dyer
Dec 7, 20231 min read
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💔 Rejection Sensitivity & Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: Understanding the Emotional Impact
Rejection can hurt—but for some, it can feel unbearable. 💔 Explore the intense emotional response known as Rejection Sensitivity and RSD, and learn how understanding this experience can lead to better support and self-awareness.
Celine Dyer
Dec 6, 20232 min read
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🦷 Supporting Sensory Needs at the Dentist: Dental Resources Now Available
Dental visits can be overwhelming—but they don’t have to be. 🦷💙 Explore sensory-friendly resources from NHS Ayrshire and Arran to help make oral health care more accessible and less stressful.
Celine Dyer
Dec 5, 20231 min read
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😴 Sleep & Autism: Understanding the Challenges and Finding Support
Sleep can be especially challenging for autistic individuals—but you're not alone. 😴💙 Discover why sleep matters, why it can be difficult, and explore practical strategies in our free on-demand workshop.
Celine Dyer
Dec 4, 20231 min read
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