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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 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
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