There’s a reason for the fidget spinner craze it’s not just that fidgets are trendy toys. For children with autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or similar disorders, fidgets are must-have tools as part of your strategy for managing daily challenges.

Beyond fidget spinners, there are several types of fidget toys that are perfect for school, road trips, in restaurants, and anywhere a child is required to focus or needs something to help them stay calm. For children with autism and ADHD, there are many types of fidgets, so you can find the right one to meet your child’s particular sensory preferences and that is suitable for a specific environment.

Try objects like stress balls, tangles, putty, squeeze balls and toys, stretchy fidgets, cuddly fidgets, and even fidgets that are designed to attach to a desk.

Here are a few ways fidget spinners for autism and other fidget toys can benefit your child:

• Fidgets are often recommended by occupational therapists to provide the right amount of sensory input.
• They can help children with ADHD or autism concentrate by helping them to filter out extra sensory information that would otherwise be distracting.
• Some fidget tools have smooth or soft surfaces to promote calm and eliminate anxiety.
• Unlike fidget spinners that can be visually distracting, many fidget objects, like putty, are designed so children (and their classmates) will keep their eyes on the teacher.
• Fidget tools can provide relief in stressful or high-pressure situations.
• Fidgets can be suitable for all age groups — even adults.
• Of course, even though fidgets are important tools, they can also be fun.

Check out our wide range of fidget tools and toys for autism.