ADHD/AUTISM | Fidgets for the Classroom with Lyra
Channel: Pooky Knightsmith Mental Health
Date: 2022-10-06

In today's video, twelve-year-old Lyra talks us through some of her favourite fidgets for use in the classroom.  (Fidgets can be helpful for sensory or emotional regulation, e.g. for autistic children or those with ADHD).    

00:00 - Intro 
01:20 - stretchy frogs and monkey noodles
02:32 - chewies
04:24 - koosh
05:01 - tangles
05:57 - putty

If you enjoyed this video please leave a thumbs up and comment for Lyra.  She really hoped this video would be helpful. 
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