How Do Fidget Toys in Australia Help Kids with ASD?

Children with autism often have a lot of anxiety. Just like anyone else, this stress can make it hard for them to focus. Kids with ASD tend to have so many thoughts and feelings at any given time that holding something tangible in their hands or mouths occupies part of their brains and makes it easier to concentrate. Chewable toys and jewellery are one solution, especially for kids who need oral stimulation. Some children find other types of fidget toys more useful, such as puzzles or soft fabrics. There are also many kinds of fidget specialty toys online designed precisely for that purpose: to be manipulated with the hands as a means of achieving greater focus with the mind.

Choosing a Fidget Toy

An Occupational Therapist can perform an evaluation to help determine which areas of your child’s sensory system you should address using fidget toys. In the meantime, you can simply observe your child’s behaviour. Does he or she grab onto things, put things into his or her mouth, become calmer when listening to music? Take your cues from your child.

Most kids with ASD who have sensory issues will respond well to things they can physically hold in their hands and play with quietly. There are many fidget toys available such as balls, beads, tangle toys, and wooden puzzles that are affordable, accessible, and efficient. The way these toys feel in children’s hands is soothing and distracting (in a good way).

Find Fidget Toys at Sister Sensory

Sister Sensory is a home-based, online store that provides sensory toys and more for people with ASD. Our range of therapy toys helps with focus, motor skills, anxiety, education, and many other issues. These products are designed to calm, comfort, and educate children with sensory issues. We also offer excellent customer service and quick, efficient order processing. We have wide availability on all our products and offer free local shipping. Our exceptional quality means that your child’s fidget toys will last, and our wide range of products means that you’ll be able to find exactly what your child needs. Be sure to check out Sister Sensory on Facebook!