Tics and stims can look similar but are very different. This blog explains the difference and explores how understanding and support can reduce stress and stigma.

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.

💬 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.

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.

💪 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.

🧠 Myth-Busting Monday: “Tourette’s is just uncontrollable swearing.” Let’s bust this myth and explore the real range of tics people with Tourette’s experience—because understanding starts with facts, not stereotypes.