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💬 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 72 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 51 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 41 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 31 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 22 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 11 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
Jun 11 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 301 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 302 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 291 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 291 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
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