Fidget Spinner/ Stress Ball To Reduce Stimming
Overview
To offer the child alternative to stimming by providing him/her with a toy that could help the child cope with their emotions and self stimulate in a more appropriate and/or safe way.
Stimming
Make it clear to the child that they have to ask for the toy first and if it is a suitable time, they will be given it. If it is not, reassure them that they can ask for it again later and preferably specify the time they will be allowed access.
Age of Child: 9
Setting: School
Area of Challenge: Stimming
SEL: Assessment
Type of Resource: Activity
ACTIVITY NAME: Fidget spinner/ Stress ball
ACTIVITY OBJECTIVE: To offer the child alternative to stimming by providing him/her with a toy that could help the child cope with their emotions and self stimulate in a more appropriate and/or safe way.
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Remind the child of the available toys (fidget spinner or stress ball) explaining that they should only be used during certain activities and not during lesson time. Offer the toy to the child as an alternative to their usual stim.