Our Team’s Favourite NEST Resources (…and yes, choosing was very hard!)

Every year for Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we look back at the resources we’ve created and shared with our community.

Since last year, we’ve added so many new blogs, guides and series that narrowing it down to just one favourite each felt almost impossible.

There was a lot of “Can I choose three?”, a few long pauses, and some friendly debates across desks!

But after much thought, here are the resources each team member chose as their favourite since last year’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week - the ones they come back to most often, recommend regularly, or feel especially proud of.

David - Seeing The Positives: Practical Ways To Reframe Neurodivergence 🧠

David chose this resource because it captures one of the core values we hold at NEST -seeing neurodivergence through a strengths‑based, affirming lens. It encourages people to understand different brains with curiosity, not judgement.

Visit this link to explore David’s pick: Seeing the Positives: Practical Ways to Reframe Neurodivergence 👍

Celine – Energy Accounting: A Practical Guide To Managing Your Daily Energy 🔋

Celine’s favourite is Energy Accounting, a simple way to understand pacing, burnout and why some days feel harder than others. It’s validating, visual and gives people permission to rest and replenish.

Visit this link to explore Celine's pick: Energy Accounting: A Practical Guide to Managing Your Daily Energy 🔋

Clare – Naming Emotions: Why Words Matter For Emotional Regulation 😡

Clare chose our Naming Emotions resource because it helps children, young people and adults build emotional vocabulary in a gentle, accessible way. It supports communication, co‑regulation and understanding.

Visit this link to explore Clare's pick: Naming Emotions: Why Words Matter for Emotional Regulation 😡

Alison – Neurodivergent Love Languages Series 💖

Alison loves this series because it celebrates the unique ways neurodivergent people show care, connection and affection. It reframes behaviours that are often misunderstood and highlights the beauty of neurodivergent communication styles.

Visit this link to explore Alison's pick: Introducing the Neurodivergent Love Languages 💖

Carla – Making Sense of Sensory Series 🧩

Carla picked this series because sensory processing differences affect so many areas of life. These posts help families understand sensory needs in a clear, compassionate and practical way.

Visit this link to explore Carla's pick: Making Sense of Sensory – Week 1 Over-Sensitivity vs Under-Sensitivity 🌟

Lizzy – Distress Diaries: A Compassionate Tool For Understanding Neurodivergent Behaviour 📖

Lizzy chose Distress Diaries because they’re a simple tool that help people understand triggers, patterns and needs when someone is feeling overwhelmed. They offer clarity without judgement.

Visit this link to explore Lizzy's pick: Distress Diaries: A Compassionate Tool for Understanding Neurodivergent Behaviour 📖

Jen – Understanding Time Blindness: Why It Happens And How To Support It ⌛

Jen’s favourite is our Time Blindness resource. It explains why time can feel slippery or hard to manage for many neurodivergent people - and offers supportive, shame‑free strategies to help.

Visit this link to explore Jen's pick: Understanding Time Blindness: Why It Happens and How to Support It ⏳

Olu – A–Z of Neurodivergence (Current Series) 🔤

Olu chose our brand‑new A–Z series because it’s easy to read, easy to share and packed with neurodiversity‑affirming information. Each post sparks conversations and builds understanding one letter at a time.

Visit this link to explore Olu's pick: Introducing Our A–Z of Neurodivergence ✨

A Final Thought

Choosing just one favourite since last year’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week was genuinely challenging - a sign of how much meaningful work the team has put into creating resources that empower, validate and support our community.

These favourites reflect what we value most: kindness, understanding, accessibility and celebrating the strengths within neurodivergent lives.