Anxiety? ADHD? Just plain wiggly? Fidget toys can help. Credit: Fun and Function / Toysmith Updated February 3, 2021
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For kids who have a hard time keeping still, small, inexpensive gadgetsâcalled fidgetsâcan be the answer to keeping them focused. Fidgets can also be useful to keep kidsâ hands occupied anytime you donât want them to touch things that may be germy or off-limits.
While nearly anything that fits in the palm of a hand could be considered a fidget, most kidsâespecially those with special needsâusually prefer certain textures and movements, so there may be some trial and error to finding one that is effective. When choosing the best fidget also think about where it will be used. Some fidgets may be great at keeping a child focused at home but may not work for school because they ma