Have you noticed lately that almost everyone has been playing with colorful fidget spinners and cubes? People of all ages have raved about these new toys, that are supposed to help with ADHD. Some claim that these new gadgets allow people to concentrate better, while others feel that it is a major distraction. In fact, some schools have banned fidget spinners because of countless complaints saying that they interrupt the classroom setting. While there is much controversy surrounding these new fidget toys, dozens of stores are selling out of them quickly. Cindy O’Hara, who is the owner of two Learning Expresses, has said to CNN, “The demand is huge…We’ve sold out multiple times.”

If you don’t already know what a fidget spinner is, it is a handheld device that has a stable round middle with two or three paddles that can easily be spun without making much noise. They were originally developed by experts and were targeted towards the use of students. Specialists hoped that these unique toys would aid those with attention disorders by enabling students to keep their hands busy.

In fact, these toys have been in use for a while now. Many teachers, psychologists, and therapists have used these devices to resolve the fidgeting issue that many people tend to struggle with daily. The co-founder of Impact ADHD, Elaine Taylor-Klaus, once said, “What a fidget allows some people — not all people — with ADHD to do is to focus their attention on what they want to focus on, because there’s sort of a background motion that’s occupying that need.”

Overall, the purpose of fidget spinners is to benefit many. Many parents also agree that these fidget spinners and gadgets are a tool to help individuals. They argue that these new devices cause little interference with their child’s focus when compared to the advanced technology that dominates the minds of the younger generations.  

However, as the popularity of the new fidget gadgets grew, it soon became the hottest toy on the market. They come in a variety of colors and designs and can be found online or in your local stores. Learning Express has been selling fidget spinners with LED lights so that they light up when spun. Overall, fidget spinners are inexpensive and can be bought for $10-$20, depending on the model. So whenever you feel a little anxious in class or need to occupy your hands, buy these new fidget gadgets that will help resolve this common problem.