Hey Everyone,
Does your child have ADHD or Autism, or do you know a child with a Neurodiverse condition?
As well as generic options such as taking medication, attending counselling etc, there are a number of toys / games that can help a hyperactive mind, by improving memory, follow linear thinking and building social skills – all while having a lot of fun!
I have looked at a number of different types of toys / games that can help your child (or you may appreciate and find useful!) and although I will be looking from a Neurodiversity point of view, it doesn’t mean that Neurotypical children cannot also find them enjoyable 😀
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Fidget Toys
According to Bridget Gilormini, director of PACER Center’s Simon Technology Center, “Fidgets give the user an opportunity to give their hands or bodies something to do, and allows their brain to then focus on the task at hand, such as listening to a teacher or reading.”(1)
These toys come in all shapes and sizes, and as time goes on, they are being incorporated into everyday items such as Mobile Phone and Airpod cases.
FIDGIPOPS is a company based in Halifax, UK who specialise in fidget-based toys and accessories that will help anyone who struggles in stressful situations, with concentration, or keeping your mind focused then these items are for you!
They also offer FREE WORLDWIDE POSTAGE on all orders over £20.
Fidgipops say: “Fidget toys are sensory stimulators that encourage people to explore, investigate, and learn about the world around them. From birth to early childhood and adolescence, people are consistently using and developing their five senses. Actively using your senses are essential to building and maintaining a healthy mind”
Check out the full range of FIDGIPOPS here or click on the items below 😀
Plus use my unique code PETE-10 to get 10% off your order!
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Sensory Toys
CMY CUBES is based in Australia and offer free postage worlwide on all orders over $50 ($10 delivery worldwide on orders less than $50). With mostly 5-star reviews, CMY – which stands for Cyan Magenta Yellow – by rotating the cubes through various degrees, the white light is transformed, resulting un a unique cube-specific spectrum of colours.
They say: “These magical shapes appear to create an ever-changing spectrum of colour, providing you with endless enjoyment. Rotate it just right and colours blend, the light catches the shape and merges colour with colour. In a darkened room, hold it up before light to project a magical spectrum of colour onto your walls and furniture; or place it in a sunbeam to illuminate your day – and steal the show”
Check out the full range of CMY Cubes Here or click on the items below 😀
Plus use my unique code PETE-5 to get 5% off your order!
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SENSORY WISE are based in the UK and have a massive range of toys & sports equipment perfectly suited for all Neurodiversities, including Sensory Toys, equipment and Sensory Spaces. They have items ranging from a couple of pounds each, to a couple of thousand! Their deliveries start at £1.48 and are calculated by the packed weight and size of your order.
They say “Sensory Wise online is a toy shop with a difference. Giving you access to a fantastic range of children’s toys, portable sensory toys, sports equipment, education, and therapy resources. All aimed at promoting health, engagement, learning and development through the senses.
With experience and a broad understanding of special needs and disabilities and our expert knowledge means that we can provide better support to families and professionals. Sensory Wise is unique and one of the most reliable and trusted sensory suppliers in the UK.
Sensory Wise also offer sensory room equipment and play area equipment, including multi-use games areas (MUGA). With inclusion and accessibility at the heart of what we do, we work with families, early years settings, schools, residential homes, businesses, and community spaces”
Check out the full range available at Sensory Wise Here
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(1) How “Fidget Toys” Are Helping Kids With ADHD – Children’s Mental Health and Emotional or Behavioral Disorders Project (pacer.org)
* Disclaimer: In the name of full transparency, please be aware that this blog post contains affiliate links and any purchases made through such links will result in a small commission for me (at no extra cost for you).
