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You can’t get on social media without seeing a fidget spinner, the popular stress-relieving toy.
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The design is simple, but the potential benefits of this toy are much more complex. This handheld toy is being marketed to consumers as a potential tool to help children and adults with ADHD, autism and anxiety. These toys are said to help release pent-up stress, while also helping with concentration.
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This kind of toy was released in the ’90s but didn’t gain much popularity until early 2017.
There is no concrete evidence that these fidget spinners help with creating a more focused environment, but regardless, they are one of the hottest toys on the market.
