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Are you a parent or carer in East Ayrshire supporting a neurodivergent child? We’re holding local engagement sessions to listen, learn, and shape better support — and we want to hear from you. Whether you’re early in your journey or already navigating services, your insight is invaluable. Join us in shaping the future of neurodevelopmental support in East Ayrshire. 💬

From island visits to airport partnerships, 77 workshops to 1,110 referrals — 2024 was one for the books! 💫 Join us as we reflect on a year of growth, gratitude, and connection across Ayrshire’s neurodivergent communities.

As the year wraps up, we’re sending heartfelt thanks and warm wishes to our amazing community. Here’s to a joyful festive season and a hopeful New Year from all of us at NEST! 🎄💜

While visiting Mount Carmel Primary, Celine spotted a beautiful neurodiversity display created by pupils—a colourful celebration of all minds and a reminder of why inclusion matters. 🧠💛

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. 💛

We’re heading to the Wellbeing Event for Parents and Children next Friday! Pop by for a chat, discover family-friendly support, and enjoy a feel-good day out 💜

That’s Alison all loaded onto the Arran ferry and on her way to deliver a day of engaging and informative workshops on autism, ADHD and neurodiversity. Can’t wait to connect with the Arran community!

Project SEARCH is hitting the road this November! If you or someone you know is interested in joining the 2024 intake of student interns, this is your chance to meet the team and find out more.

Live on Arran and want to learn more about neurodivergence? Join NEST this November for a series of free workshops open to parents, carers, professionals – and anyone curious to learn more.

We’re inviting parents and carers in North Ayrshire to join us at one of our local engagement events this November and December. Come along to hear what’s been happening, share your views, and help shape future support for neurodivergent children and young people.

🗣️ Friday 18th October 2024 is World DLD Awareness Day — a chance to raise awareness of Developmental Language Disorder, a hidden condition that affects 2 children in every classroom. Learn what DLD is, how it impacts daily life, and why early support makes all the difference.

🧠 There are still many myths about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) — and they can prevent individuals and families from getting the support they need. In this blog, we’re busting some of the most common FASD myths with facts from the National Organisation for FASD. Let’s replace stigma with understanding.