Three young boys are walking home from the subway on a breezy May evening in South Philadelphia when one stops dead in his tracks as anxiety overtakes him. "My fidget spinner!" he exclaims, jaw ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. – An item parents likely never had in school is often now in their kids' hands when they step into class. And teachers say it's proven to be vital for some students. "I have a fifth ...

Youngsters globally are rushing to buy the latest craze — primarily developed for autistic children and people who have trouble focusing or fidgeting by acting as a stress-relieving device. It is the ...

The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library is now certified sensory inclusive. The library offers sensory bags for anyone ...

While the address changed, the mission to help neurodivergent students thrive did not. Students still attend school and get ...

Are fidget spinners helping antsy students sit still and concentrate on their lessons, or just driving kids (and teachers) to distraction? Depends on who you ask. Some schools have banned the twirling ...

Are fidget spinners helping antsy students to sit still and concentrate on their lessons, or are they just driving kids (and teachers) to distraction? Education Week‘s Kristine Kim explores the ...

What if I told you there was a safe, small, inexpensive toy that was quiet, used no batteries, was almost impossible to break, had no screen and seemed to interest kids between the ages of 3 and 23?

(WXYZ) — COVID-19 has been tough on students, teachers and parents. But a new metro Detroit company has created something unique. Its goal is to help alleviate the ...

TABIONA, Utah (KUTV) — Teachers in Duchesne County have turned to flexible seating and fidget chairs after research shows sitting still may not be the best way for young students to learn. “There's so ...

Youngsters globally are rushing to buy the latest craze — primarily developed for autistic children and people who have trouble focusing or fidgeting by acting as a stress-relieving device. It is the ...