There’s a new kind of Barbie girl in this Barbie world. Mattel just released its first autistic Barbie doll in an effort to represent how those with autism spectrum disorder may experience the world ...

Small toys can help students turn fidgeting into focus in the classroom. Now, thanks to a parent’s idea and a grant from the PHM Education Foundation, all elementary schools in PHM Community School ...

What happens when you combine an Arduino-based microcontroller with a palm-sized aluminum box and clicky buttons? A fidget toy that invites coder creativity. I’m PCMag’s home theater and AR/VR expert, ...

If you or your kids love those soft, squishy fidget toys, the ones you squeeze for stress relief, you might want to take a closer look. A new Consumer Reports investigation found that some of these ...

SKIN OR EVEN CAUSE CHEMICAL BURNS. LOVED BY KIDS, THESE BRIGHT, COLORFUL, SQUISHY BALLS ARE OFTEN MARKETED AS CALMING SENSORY TOOLS. BUT MANY PARENTS ARE SEEING A TREND. HUNDREDS OF ONE STAR REVIEWS ...

From the Nee-Doh Nice Cube to the Magic Arggh Ball to the Mochi Squishy, there’s a surprisingly large and colorful range of squishy gel toys for kids on the market today. They’re often touted as more ...

Fidget toys have become all the rage in recent years. From occupational therapy offices to classrooms to work meetings, these items have spread like wildfire for their usefulness in keeping busy hands ...

Unlock your creativity with our step-by-step guide on making a DIY Pencil Fidget Spinner! Dive into the fascinating world of homemade spinner toys as we walk you through crafting this unique fidget ...

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There is something interesting about watching the arms of a fidget spinner go in circles. But is it a tool to improve focus or a distracting toy? Katie Leung Pui-yan is a partner, child and family ...

Stress has a sneaky way of creeping into our daily lives, doesn’t it? Whether it’s the pressure of a looming deadline, the chaos of juggling responsibilities, or just the general hum of life’s ...

I don’t know about you, but I have trouble sitting still. My personal combination of over-caffeinated autism and ADHD means I need to keep my hands busy during the workday to avoid chewing my fingers ...