September 26, 2023

Fidgets or a fad? By Romy Saunders, Occupational Therapist at Bellavista School

The concept of fidget toys is based on the theory whereby some children seek the need to touch and feel things to provide the required amount of sensory input, to calm their nervous system. The physiological stimulation that fidgeting provides can bring a child’s attention back to the task at hand, and allow them to focus, thus enhancing their learning opportunities.