Many Different Designs Available

Fidget toys are great sensory needs resources and a great way to keep the hands busy. Many people (in fact most of us), need to fidget in order to concentrate and this can be particularly noticeable with people affected by ADHD or Autism. Having a toy to pop, stretch, squeeze or twist can be an excellent choice for any individual. SRW, guided by a multidisciplinary team, has put together this fantastic selection that you should check out today!

Benefits of Fidgets

Many of us fidget to release our body’s restless energy. Some common types of fidgeting are foot tapping, hair twirling or nail biting. While many may consider these activities counterproductive to learning, it is well known to practitioners that if these fidgeting behaviours can be re-directed, they can actually enhance learning.

If we can replace such counterproductive behaviours with ‘Fidget toys’ we are able to self-regulate which helps us to focus, pay attention, calm down, and engage in active listening. They enable the brain to filter out extra sensory information so that our concentration and attention towards tasks improves (e.g., listening to a story at mat-time, or a lecture at university).

There are many different types of fidget toys, ranging from squeezable stress balls to fidget cubes to malleable putty.

Regardless of the type of toy used, the goal is the same – to help focus attention and improve learning ability. In fact, research indicates that most children learn better when their hands are active, and funnelling expandable energy in this manner allows them to better focus on what they are trying to learn. Further, research shows that movement is essential for learning because the learner is required to use both the left and right sides of their brain.

SRW Fidget sensory tools can assist with:

Supporting mental health and reducing anxiety
Emotional regulation and sensory input
Focus and concentration - great study or work tool
Tactile awareness and desensitisation
Hand function – improving fine motor, strength and circulation
Managing stress
Active listening - can increase focus and attention
Reducing unhelpful habits - such as nail biting, smoking, tapping, hair twirling, pen clicking and leg bouncing etc.
Sensory seeking substitution - finding a more socially acceptable outlet for sensory preferences.

POP ITS - Finger Popping Goodness!

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