Fidgeting is a common human behavior that often occurs when a person is nervous, in a stressful situation, or is attempting to focus on a task or p...

Aside from anecdotes, there is little evidence on whether fidget toys can help specifically with anxiety. Fidget toys do appear to reduce stress, w...

Research on the helpfulness of fidgeting in ADHD is mixed. A study in adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) found that m...

Though research is limited on the use of fidget toys in autism, it’s known that fidgeting is common in autistic people, and many find it soothing a...