Fidget Gadgets

Blogger Pip Else - Paediatric OT

28th June 2017

 

Fidget Gadgets

We recently posted a link on our Facebook page regarding sensory tools for Fidgety kids; this post was created by Wunder Mom- Home.Kids.Life and can be accessed at https://www.facebook.com/childrenstherapysolutions/posts/1437475369656677

 

 

These ideas included:

 

Pipe cleaners: These are easily accessible in schools and can be an effective fidget gadget for most children.

 

 

 

Ideas of Fidget gadgets to purchase

• Sensory bracelets, I have found these zipper type bracelets to be very affective: https://www.sensorytoywarehouse.com/zipper-bracelet
• Textured tangle: these are useful as they can be clipped onto clothing, so they never get lost: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=tangle
• Koosh Balls: can serve as a skill developer for throwing and catching and as a fidget toy when required: https://www.cheapdisabilityaids.co.uk/search-page-77-w.asp?function=search_return&search=koosh%20ball
• Chew Stixx Pencil topper: Useful for those children who like to chew the end of their pencil, https://wwwcheapdisabilityaids.co.uk/chew-stixx-pencil-topper-pack-of-2-19281-p.asp
• Fidget Cube: A variety of options to access on the cube which makes it very versatile https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=fidget+cube&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Afidget+cube

 

Ideas for Homemade Fidget gadgets

• Sensory balloons filled with different textures: https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/323274079482844418/
• Sensory bottles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9b93xudPlVg
• Slime Stress Ball: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLlEDzWU-o8

 

We hope these video’s and links help give you some ideas on how to help with attention and concentration by providing tactile stimulation.

 

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