Why Fidget Toys Help Autistic and ADHD Kids Regulate Emotions

Описание: Ever wondered why some neurodivergent kids always seem to have a fidget toy in their hands?

It’s not about being distracted or ‘different’- it’s about regulating a sensitive nervous system in an overwhelming world.

In this short video, I explain how fidget toys can help autistic and ADHD children manage emotional overwhelm… especially in group settings where unpredictability can feel stressful or unsafe.

It’s important to understand:
What self-regulation really means for neurodivergent kids


Why some children prefer 1:1 play over group games


How fidget tools calm the brain and support connection


🪴 Every child is different but when we stop pathologising and start understanding, everything changes.

✨ I help parents create calmer, more supportive homes for neurodivergent and highly sensitive children using sensory-friendly design, strategies and tools that actually work.

💛 Want help understanding your child’s needs and how to support them at home?

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Hi, I’m Natasha Grays and I help overwhelmed parents of sensitive and neurodiverse kids (including ADHD and autistic children) make small, powerful changes at home to reduce sensory overload, support emotional regulation, and improve sleep, focus, and daily life.

I’m a Wife and Mum to my two gorgeous girls and an interior designer (with 20+ years’ experience) specialising in sensory-focused design.

Whether your child is sensitive, neurodivergent (ADHD, autistic, etc.) or simply feeling frazzled by modern life, these simple, science-backed design ideas, tips and advice learned from years of lived experience & tried and tested strategies from professionals will help you and your family feel more grounded, relaxed, and at ease in your space.

🎭 I share videos on sensory-friendly living, tips to support your neurodiverse children, and how to design spaces that enhance calm, focus, sleep and overall wellbeing.

🎭Some of my videos are short skits—using humour and real-life scenarios to gently challenge common misconceptions about neurodiverse behaviour and open up more understanding and compassion at home and in school.

We’ll explore:
• What sensory overload really looks like at home
• How lighting, sound, scent, colour and clutter affect mood and energy
• Practical, low-cost ways to make your home feel calmer and more balanced
• Why you don’t need to be perfect — you just need to start:-)

✨ One warm light. One soft texture. One scent you love. That’s all it takes to begin.

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