Free Communication Workshop

Supporting your autistic child’s communication can open the door to stronger connection and confidence. Our upcoming NEST workshop offers practical guidance, expert insights, and tools you can start using right away — but spaces are nearly full. Don’t miss your chance to join us.

This Christmas, the most precious gift isn’t wrapped under the tree—it’s the time you spend together. Discover why getting down on the floor and playing with your children is the ultimate festive gift.

Are you asking too many questions when chatting with wee ones? This month’s top tip from our Speech and Language team shows how swapping questions for comments can boost your child’s language development. Learn the magic formula: 1 question + 2 comments = better conversations!

You don’t need to be an expert to support someone with DLD—just kind. In this follow-up to our “What is DLD?” post, we share simple, empowering ways to help someone feel heard, understood, and valued.

You can’t see DLD—but for 1 in 14 people, it’s a daily reality. This DLD Awareness Day, we’re shining a light on Developmental Language Disorder: what it is, how it affects lives, and how we can all help make it seen. 💜💛

This October, we’re embracing the cosy evenings with a simple but powerful tip: turn screen time into connection time. Find out how watching TV together can boost your child’s language and confidence

Being non-speaking doesn’t mean someone isn’t listening, thinking, or feeling. On Non-Speaking Day, we celebrate the many ways people communicate and challenge the assumptions that can silence them.

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. 👀💬

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. 💙

What helps a neurodivergent young person re-engage with learning? In Part 2 of our series on school avoidance, we explore compassionate strategies that put wellbeing and trust first — not pressure.

Some people need more time to think, and that’s okay. This month’s SLT tip is all about why processing time matters — and how waiting just 10 seconds can make a big difference.

When a young person avoids school, it’s easy to jump to conclusions. But behind every refusal is a story. Let’s explore what school avoidance really means, especially for those who are neurodivergent.

Self-injurious behaviour can be distressing to witness, but it's often a sign of unmet needs, not "bad behaviour." In this blog, we unpack what SIB really means, why it happens, and five compassionate ways to support someone in the moment.

Wondering how to help your child talk more confidently? This month’s SLT tip is all about using stories and routines to support sequencing and expressive language.

⏳ Why does someone need a bit more time to respond? For many neurodivergent people, processing time isn’t a delay — it’s a different way of thinking. In our latest blog, we explore what processing time really means, why it matters, and how to support it with patience and understanding. 💙

🎶 Music can calm, energise, focus, and express — especially for neurodivergent minds. This World Music Day, we’re celebrating the powerful connection between music and the neurodivergent brain. 💜

Discover how South Ayrshire is promoting accessibility and inclusion with the installation of over 20 Communication Boards in public spaces. Learn more about this fantastic initiative and its impact on the community.

🗣️ Creating communication-friendly spaces across South Ayrshire! Discover how SACFE is helping community settings become more inclusive for everyone — with visual supports, staff training, and accredited environments that support connection and understanding.

🎈 Does your child use AAC? Don’t miss this free family fun day on Saturday 4th October in Cumbernauld—packed with games, tech demos, and inclusive fun for ages 3–16! (Shared by NEST Ayrshire – not the organiser)