Toe-tapping, squirming, and finger-drumming could actually be a helpful part of the learning process for kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, says a new study from the University of ...

"We know that intrinsic fidgeting helps people with ADHD focus, but we're still researching whether devices can deliver the same effect," Schweitzer said. Schweitzer and colleagues from UC Santa Cruz ...

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Fidget spinners are a fun, relaxing fount of mindless entertainment. But are they really more than a cheap toy? Some experts say no. Despite marketing claims, there's no research that shows the wildly ...

In schools all across the country, fidget cubes and spinners are a hot commodity. Proponents of the trendy new toys say they can help those with anxiety, autism or ADHD focus in class, stay on task ...

They look like a toy, but they are sold online as antidotes for people who suffer from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms. Not everybody is ...

Encouraging or allowing children with ADHD to fidget in the classroom may improve their ability to concentrate and learn, according to two recent studies. WSJ's Sumathi Reddy and Quaker School at ...

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The popular toys known as fidget spinners are incredibly simple — a few small blades that whirl around a center core — but some manufacturers have touted them as therapeutic, claiming they can be used ...

I got my first fidget toy a couple of weeks ago at my friend T’s birthday party. We were at their kitchen table playing Munchkin when I suddenly started experiencing sensory overload. I never played ...