We’re proud to celebrate NEST team member Celine Dyer’s nomination for the National Diversity Awards. Her lived experience, humility and community‑focused work are being recognised nationally.

Join us as we wrap up Neurodiversity Celebration Week with gratitude for our amazing storytellers and local services. Now it’s your turn — tell us which Ayrshire organisations you want us to spotlight next.

Today we’re spotlighting the Ayrshire Adult ADHD Peer Support Network (AAAPSN), a volunteer‑led community supporting adults with ADHD across Ayrshire. With welcoming groups in North, South and East Ayrshire — including quiet, low‑sensory sessions — AAAPSN offers connection, understanding and a safe space for adults to share experiences without judgement.

Sophie is an autistic woman, a mum and a dedicated nurse. In this powerful lived‑experience video, she shares her journey with honesty and warmth. Her story highlights the importance of understanding, community support and celebrating different ways of communicating and connecting.

Meet Duncan — a personal trainer from Ayrshire who grew up not knowing he had ADHD. His story is honest, open and full of hope. From school struggles to finding confidence through diagnosis and understanding, Duncan’s journey shows how powerful it can be when someone finally feels seen. 💙

Fern Brady’s words — “I always knew I was different, and now I know there’s a name for it” — capture an experience shared by many neurodivergent people. In this post, we explore why her message is so powerful, and how understanding our brains brings clarity, confidence and belonging.

Claire is the mum of two neurodivergent boys, and her journey has been full of advocacy, learning, isolation, strength and love. In this lived‑experience story, she shares the realities many families face — and the hope that keeps them moving forward.

This week, each member of the NEST team chose a resource that helped them grow — from podcasts and books to lived‑experience stories. Explore what we’re learning, why we chose these resources, and how they’re shaping the way we support neurodivergent people across Ayrshire.

Discover Karen’s journey to an ADHD diagnosis at 62, and how understanding herself brought clarity, strength and self‑compassion during Neurodiversity Celebration Week.

Celebrate Neurodiversity Celebration Week with a look at Ashley Storrie’s reflections on different perspectives, creative problem‑solving and the strengths of neurodivergent minds.

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. 🧠💬

Autism acceptance isn’t just a concept—it’s a commitment. At NEST, our team shares heartfelt reflections on what true inclusion means. From celebrating strengths to creating spaces where autistic people feel valued, we’re building a movement rooted in compassion, re

Representation isn’t just about visibility—it’s about value. Here’s why it’s so important for neurodivergent people to be seen, heard, and authentically portrayed across all areas of life. 💬💙

What’s one word that describes neurodiversity to you? Our community shared their answers, and they’re as diverse and powerful as the people who shared them. Let’s explore the meanings behind the words that matter. 🌈

Actor and comedian Jim Carrey once said, “I’m wired differently. I think differently... and I’ve been able to use my mind in a creative, imaginative way.” His experience with ADHD is a reminder that neurodiversity isn’t just a challenge—it’s a different kind of brilliance.

Meet Malysha, a sibling carer with a powerful story of love, growth, and neurodiversity. Her brothers have shaped her world — and helped her shape others’.

🎬🎶 Top Picks Thursday!Looking for something inspiring to watch or listen to? We’ve rounded up our favourite films, shows, documentaries, and music from neurodivergent artists—all celebrating the beauty of different minds.✨

💪 Embracing neurodivergence with strength and confidence—just like Billie Eilish! Accepting every part of who we are is the key to finding peace and power. 🌈💖

“I’ve made friends with it.” Billie Eilish’s words about Tourette’s Syndrome remind us that accepting our neurodivergence doesn’t mean loving every part of it — it means recognising it, understanding it, and walking with it in confidence. 💪🌈 Read more about embracing neurodivergence with strength and self-compassion.

💜 Meet Celine, one of our inspiring project coordinators at NEST. Her story is a powerful reminder of the strength, insight, and empathy that come with being neurodivergent. 🌟