Children, but also adults with ADHD benefit from the use of aids. Tools can contribute to better focus in the classroom or at work. In this article, fine aids for ADHD are highlighted.
7 Tools That Help Child With ADHD Concentrate
1. Wingajamigs
ARK Wingamajigs are the coolest sensory pencil fidgets. Each fidget has a different kind of wing to keep the hands busy and the brain focused in the classroom. Choose from a dragon, plane, butterfly or dragonfly (or collect them all). The dragon and the butterfly pencil fidget spinner have texture on the wings for additional sensory/tactile stimuli. The dragonfly has not one but TWO wings that can rotate separately. Hold them in your hand and twist the wings for endless fidgeting. Use the Wingamajigs spinner fidget on your pencil to “fidget” during homework.
2. No Doh Stress Ball
A great fidget toy; suitable for people with ADHD, OCD, autism and anxiety; helps promote focus, attention and centering, for children from 3 years old. This stress ball also called kneading ball is strong, durable and does not break open quickly. The ball always returns to its original form. Do you feel stressed and tense? kneads the No Doh. Give it a squeeze, a squish, a pull or a push , it will calm you down and take away stress and find peace (or in case of frustration) squeeze push and pull and stretch with the no doh! Wonderfully process stimuli and stress! He is very fun and irresistible to squeeze. The stress ball is filled with a mysterious, non-toxic, jelly-like composition. This stress ball also helps with understimulation or to concentrate or with a task or meeting! Or in class, it doesn’t make a sound, so it doesn’t bother other people either. This fine kneading ball is therefore perfect if you want to relax, for children with ADHD, autism or just for the office or on the go. There are many different no doh’s such as the glow in the dark of the color change.
3. Fidget cube – Friemelkubus
The Fidget Cube can be used for (almost) any age (from 3 years). It is made of full quality and is robust and sturdy. Easy to carry in the handbag/school bag/backpack or pocket. The Fidget Cube is a square cube with different buttons, discs and dimples. The cube has five buttons, a joystick, a switch, a dimple, a metal ball with small gears and a turntable.
This anti-stress cube is ideal against stress and helps the child or adult to concentrate. The friemelkubus has six different sides, each of which has a different function. Because of this, it will not get bored easily. The Fidget Cube can be compared to a stress ball, but with more options due to the 6 different sides. As a result, the cube is seen as the stress ball of the future. But since some buttons make click sounds, it is not recommended for use in the classroom.
4. Fidget pad
The Fidget Pad , also called stress controller, is derived from the popular fidget cube. It looks like a controller for gaming with a joystick, buttons and much more. The sturdy design and the different rotating, feeling and impression possibilities make it a varied fidget toy that you can’t just put away. Great to use at home while learning.
5. Bite chain
Many children with ADHD cannot sit still and bite (for a long time) out of boredom or to focus on their clothes, nails or objects that do not serve this purpose and can even be dangerous! Especially for mobile children, chewing helps to concentrate and pay attention in class or during a conversation. It also reduces stress and can exclude the child with ADHD from the unnecessary stimuli that the child receives. There are several studies that exercise and chewing have positive effects on the brain of a person with ADHD. A chew chain is therefore a safe alternative to ”busy behavior” and to be able to focus back! You can choose between different colors, strengths and fun designs, for everyone their own choice! Sometimes you have to remind your child to use his or her chewing chain (especially if the chewing chain is new to your child with ADHD). If you have any questions, read the blogs about chew chains or ask for personal advice from Suzanne from this webshop!
6. Rubbabu ball
The Rubbabu ball is a soft somewhat squishy ball. The nice thing about this ball is that the small size fits perfectly in the palm and this is a fidget that makes no sound. But not only the soft fabric and the little squishy feeling make this ball a winner. No, the great thing is that it is executed in various textures. For example, you have a ball with subtle lines, a ball with studs, a ball with crater holes and so on. It is precisely that the ball has holes or studs that is ideal for children who are looking for stimuli. They love to run their fingers over these different textures.
7. Concentration screen
A concentration screen protects children or adults with ADHD from visual (and auditory) external stimuli. It offers seclusion, but without a sense of being left out (for example, in the classroom). The screen is also not a disturbing tool for supervision by a teacher. Some children can hardly ignore these visual or sound and other stimuli. For example, they see everything in the classroom! Even to a fly flying around in class! With a concentration screen, the student has more peace of mind and the student with ADHD can work quietly on his or her school tasks undisturbed! There are different models of concentration screens (they differ in height, width, color… It is made of material that helps dampen/reduce sound stimuli.
Positive properties of Educadora concentration screens:
- Sound absorbing
- Light, soft and antibacterial material in fun colours
- Easy to store
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