Fidgeting is also a natural response that helps manage high levels of stress. Ironically, teachers and schools have complained that fidget spinners are distractions in classrooms. read more
The latest fad sweeping middle schools across America is a palm-sized, three-pronged device that spins with the help of ball bearings inside. Unlike fads of the past, however, the fidget spinner was designed with a constructive purpose: to relieve stress, not to disrupt third-period social studies. read more
Since people experience anxiety, autism, and ADHD on a spectrum, fidget spinners will have varying levels of effectiveness, says Dr. Trelles. But in general, fidget spinners can be soothing for people with anxiety, or someone with autism who is experiencing an anxious reaction. read more