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Why do so many children struggle with big emotions at bedtime? 🌙 In this blog, we explore why evenings often feel harder — and share supportive strategies to make winding down easier for neurodivergent children and their families.

Your voice matters. Join the conversation on creating a safe space for neurodiverse voices in South Ayrshire.

Think FASD is rare? Or that only heavy drinking causes it? In this blog, we bust the biggest myths and share the truths that every family, carer, and professional should know. 💙

Anxiety is something that many young people experience, and it can have a big impact on daily life, learning, and relationships. For...

FASD is a spectrum condition caused by prenatal alcohol exposure. This blog explains what FASD is, the 10 key brain domains it can affect, and how awareness can reduce stigma and empower families.

Spitting can feel like a tricky behaviour to manage—but for many neurodivergent people, it’s a way of meeting needs or communicating. In this blog, we explore why spitting happens and share supportive strategies for families, carers, and professionals.

Vocal stimming is a natural way many neurodivergent people use their voice to self-regulate, express joy, or find focus. In this blog, we explore what vocal stimming looks like, why it’s important, and how we can support it with understanding and acceptance. 🎶💙

This month’s SLT Top Tip is all about the power of being face to face when playing and talking with your wee people. Discover how this simple change can build connection, support understanding, and boost confidence in communication. 👀💬

Interoception is our body’s hidden sense — the way we notice hunger, thirst, temperature, pain, and emotions. In this week’s Sensory Series, we explore how interoceptive sensitivities affect daily life and share practical strategies to support neurodivergent individuals.

Can’t make it along to a NEST workshop? Don’t worry — we offer advice by phone or email, online and pre-recorded workshops, blogs, and a full resources directory through our Learn Zones.

Eye contact can feel natural for some, but overwhelming for many neurodivergent people. In this blog, we explore why eye contact can be difficult, why it should never be forced, and why avoiding it doesn’t mean someone isn’t listening. 💙

A social hangover is the exhaustion that follows social interaction. Learn what it means, how it shows up, and ways to cope.