Fidget spinners, the tiny toys you twirl between two fingers, became hugely popular and are now sold everywhere, from convenience stores to online shops.
These small gadgets can help children and adults who experience anxiety or find it hard to focus. That’s exactly why, at our AutisMag Store, we are giving away Fidget Cubes and Fidget Spinners for FREE. Below you’ll find how to claim these free fidget toys, which fidgets help autistic and ADHD kids most, and other easy ways to get free fidgets.
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What are Fidgets?
A fidget is a type of little toy or little gadget to manipulate in their hand. It calms their sensory system
said Tara Yates, an occupational therapy major who was working with Advocate Children’s Hospital’s Lockport outpatient center at the time.
A fidget can also be thought of as a helpful tool for anyone who experiences anxiety. Fidgets range from stress balls to bendy toys, and some therapists also recommend that students sit on a textured cushion.
“There are kids who really can benefit from (a fidget),” Yates said.
Are Fidgets Effective for Autism and ADHD?
Mina Griffith, assistant superintendent in Plainfield Community School District, says, “We have students who use them as an accommodation and we also teach youngsters how to take advantage of it.” However, Griffith points out that for some children without a disability, the device became a distraction, so in her district students without a disability were not allowed to use them.
Kate O’Brien, a special education teacher, has a different take on fidgets and is less of a fan. “Fidgets really do serve a purpose,” O’Brien said. “The spinning thing? That’s a joke. You either spin it and you have to watch, or someone else is watching.”
Her point is that spinners can pull attention away from the task at hand. At the same time, she says that many autistic kids love watching the tiny spinning gadgets.
O’Brien has been teaching for more than 35 years and specializes in special education.
At Hadley Middle School in Homer Glen, many classrooms are equipped with fidgets. Kristen Schroeder, Principal at Hadley Middle School, says that kids who need them can pick one up and use it. She notes that some of these students are autistic, while others use them to help with focus.
Although Hadley has not banned fidget spinners, the principal says they are fast becoming a distraction because everyone wants one.
Dionte Smith, an employee at the Learning Express toy store, says the gadgets have become very popular in stores. He adds that you need to spin the device fast to feel its small moving force.
“It’s really fun. It feels nice. I recommend it for people who want to have fun,” Smith said. But he understands how they can also be distracting. “When a kid just keeps hitting and hitting, that’s when you call attention to it.”
Fidgets for Autism: Which Ones Help Most?
Fidgeting is a natural way for many autistic and ADHD kids to regulate their bodies, calm anxiety and stay with a task. Moving is often how they focus, not a sign they aren’t listening. The best autism fidget toys are the ones that give your child the type of input they seek, without pulling their eyes away from what they are doing.
- Fidget cube: Buttons, switches, dials and a rolling ball on each side. Because it fits in a pocket and can be used without looking, a fidget cube often works well in class.
- Fidget spinner: Great for calming and for children who love visual movement. For some kids it can become the focus rather than a background tool, so it may suit breaks and home time better than lessons.
- Stress balls and squishies: Give deep pressure through the hands, which many children find calming.
- Stretchy, bendy and textured toys: Good for children who seek touch input. Chewable fidgets suit kids who like to mouth or chew objects.
Is a Fidget Spinner Good for ADHD?
A fidget spinner for ADHD can help some children release energy and settle their bodies, especially during waiting times, car trips or when listening rather than reading. For focused schoolwork, many teachers find quieter, hand-only fidgets (like a fidget cube or putty) work better, because they don’t need to be watched. Try a few options and notice what helps your child stay calm and engaged.
How to Get Free Fidgets: More Ways to Find Free Fidget Toys
Besides our free fidget cube and free fidget spinner offers above, here are some other ways families find fidgets for free:
- Ask your child’s school or occupational therapist. Many classrooms and therapy clinics keep a box of fidget toys and free stress toys that children can try or borrow.
- Check your local library or toy library. Some toy libraries lend sensory toys so you can test what works before buying.
- Look for free fidget toys samples and giveaways. Brands and parent groups sometimes run giveaways. Only order from sources you trust, and never share payment details for a “free” item you haven’t checked.
- Make your own. Some of the best fidgets for free are homemade: a balloon filled with flour, a string of beads, a zip-lock bag of hair gel or a hair tie on the wrist.
- Crochet or 3D print one. Free crochet fidget toy patterns and free fidget toy 3D print files are widely shared online. If you or a friend can crochet, or your local library has a 3D printer, you can make textured fidgets in your child’s favorite colors.
Tips for Using Fidget Toys
- Let your child choose. They usually know which textures and movements feel good.
- Agree on a “tool, not a toy” plan together, such as which fidgets come to school and which stay at home.
- Keep a small selection on hand and rotate them so they stay interesting.
- Watch for what the fidgeting is telling you. If your child is fidgeting much more than usual, they may be tired, anxious or overloaded, and a break or a quieter space may help more than any toy.
So, what is your take on fidgets? Do you use them in your daily life? Share your thoughts and experiences with other parents in our community. It helps all of us in the autism community to be better informed.
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I am Ash and I celebrate Neurodiversity! Growing up with an elder brother with severe Autism was tough – but it has also taught me essential life lessons. I don’t believe that people with Autism are necessarily or have any disorder (except in extreme cases). They are just different! And that is something to be proud of! I am passionate about helping other families who may have Autism conditions in their family. So please reach out and drop me a note. I will be glad to help 🙂
