Sensory toys are also known as fidget toys. They are a very important part of human development at an early age. Over the past few years, we have seen trends growing with the likes of sensory toys, one of the most popular being the fidget spinner.

Who Are Sensory Toys For?

A sensory toy can be for anyone. Specifically, they are proven helpful for children (and adults) who have a learning disability such as Autism or ADHD. They work by helping to engage people with their senses and regulate the sensory needs they have. They are a great way to see some form of interaction in adults and children who struggle to mix with others and more. Sensory toys are also known for helping to calm down those on the spectrum.

The main target audience for sensory toys was children with sensory issues. Sensory issues include an affect with sight, sound, smells, taste, touch, balance and overall body awareness.

What Is So Good About Them?

If we take the fidget cube as an example, you will notice that there are different kinds of stimulants on one little cube. One face of the cube provides a stimulant for sound (clicking sound), whereas another face creates a stimulant for touch (little metal balls that spin). There are a few different faces on a fidget cube, so they were just a couple of examples.

What Do I Need To Know Before I Buy?

If you are purchasing a sensory toy for a child or someone who is on the spectrum, it is a good idea to do a little bit of research on different sensory toys that will fit that persons needs. It may also take a little bit of trial and error to find the toy that is going to work best with them.

It is also notable that many schools around the UK will ban these toys, much like what happened in 2017 with fidget spinners, as they became more of a trend than a sensory toy for many.

Sensory Toys

Here I am going to list some different types which you can get your hands on.

• Pop it toy
• Putty – they come in many different colours, textures and sizes
• Fidget Spinner
• Pop tubes
• Fidget Friend

The list could go on and on! There are so many different toys to take your pick from. I hope this list helped you find out a little more on what sensory toys actually are.