What We’re Learning as a Team This Neurodiversity Celebration Week🎓
- Celine Dyer
- 7 days ago
- 3 min read
One of the most important things we can do during Neurodiversity Celebration Week is continue learning - as individuals, as practitioners, and as a community.
Neurodivergence is rich, varied and deeply personal, and no single resource can capture the full picture.
So this week, our team chose resources to help us reflect, grow, and deepen our understanding of different neurodivergent experiences.
Each of us picked something that spoke to our role, our passion, or our learning edge -and we’re sharing these here as we hope they will support others too.
Below, you’ll find a snapshot of what we’re exploring, why we chose it, and a link to learn more yourself.
🎧 ADHD & Science Podcast - ADHD UK
Chosen by: David Campbell
Why David Chose This:
David wanted to explore the scientific side of ADHD in a way that’s accessible and grounded in real‑world experiences. Science communication in this area is often full of jargon, but this podcast makes complex ideas clear and practical - which is exactly what we want for families and individuals learning about ADHD.
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🎓 Dyslexia Scotland – Online Learning
Chosen by: Clare Kennedy
Why Clare Chose This:
Clare is passionate about making learning environments more inclusive. She chose this resource because it offers practical, strengths‑based insights into dyslexia - focusing not only on challenges but on how dyslexic thinkers process information and contribute creatively.
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📚 Neurodivergent Brains & Bodies – Witherslack Group
Chosen by: Celine Dyer
Why Celine Chose This:
Celine chose this webinar because it explores the mind‑body connection for neurodivergent people - something that’s often overlooked but hugely important. The resource highlights how hormones, stress and sensory needs all interact with neurodivergence, giving a more holistic picture.
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🧠 Understanding Tourette’s Syndrome – Tourette’s Action
Chosen by: Lizzy Barbour
Why Lizzy Chose This:
Lizzy wanted to expand her knowledge on a neurodevelopmental difference that is still widely misunderstood. This resource challenges the myths often associated with Tourette’s and provides clear, respectful information based on lived experience and evidence.
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🎥 Lived Experience Videos – Neurodivergent Voices of Ayrshire
Chosen by: Jenn Wilson
Why Jenn Chose This:
Jenn believes that the most powerful learning comes directly from neurodivergent people themselves - the voices, stories and insights that remind us why celebrating neurodiversity truly matters. For Jenn, each conversation, video, blog post and workshop is an opportunity to grow, reflect and rethink how we create environments where every person feels understood, valued and supported.
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🎓 Introduction to Neurodiversity – NEST
Chosen by: Olusola Olabode
Why Olusola Chose This:
Olusola chose our own workshop because it reinforces the principles we want to champion across Ayrshire: inclusion, empowerment, acceptance and understanding. Revisiting this content reminds us why our service exists and keeps us grounded in our values.
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📰 ADHD Magazine – Issue 1
Chosen by: Alison Clark
Why Alison Chose This:
Alison selected this magazine because it offers a mix of personal stories, practical advice and research‑based insights - all presented in an accessible way. It’s a great resource for anyone wanting a gentle introduction to ADHD beyond stereotypes.
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📖 Love Needs No Words – James Hunt
Chosen by: Carla Morton
Why Carla Chose This:
Carla chose Love Needs No Words by James Hunt after following James online and connecting deeply with the honesty he brings to his platform. James is a parent of two older autistic sons, and his newly‑released book offers an open, sometimes raw reflection on what life has been like for him - the love, the worries, the challenges, and the deep commitment to understanding his children fully and compassionately.
She is looking froward to his book being released on April 2nd
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Why We’re Sharing This 💜
As a team, we believe that learning should never stop.
The more we understand, the better we can support individuals, families and communities.
Every resource here helped us deepen our awareness and understanding. Every reflection helped us challenge assumptions. And every one of us was reminded that neurodiversity is wide, varied and full of strengths.
We hope this collection helps you find something meaningful too - whether you’re beginning your neurodivergent journey or continuing it with curiosity and compassion.
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