A UC Davis MIND Institute faculty member, she has studied the link between ADHD and fidgeting for many years. "We have good evidence that fidgeting itself seems to be associated with better attention, ...

Diagnosed with ADHD at age 7, Kyah Timm of Hendrum, Minnesota, has created special jewelry to help those with ADHD and other neurodifferences. Kyah Timm, 13, talks about her small business called ...

We’ve all been there: Sitting in class, writing up a report, or logged on to the virtual meeting and struggling to stay engaged. Maybe you have a go-to method of dealing with it. Perhaps you’re a ...

Fidgeting has proven perks. “We know that sensory input and movement, big or small, can help with handling feelings,” says psychologist Michelle Frank, Psy.D., author of A Radical Guide for Women with ...

Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, notoriously fidget in the classroom. That disruptive behavior likely isn't just a symptom, but may ...

The original fidget spinner was created by an inventor from Florida who thought it could help world peace by calming kids who threw rocks at police in Israel. These little gadgets have three weighted ...

Your knowledge of ADHD symptoms and how to refocus an antsy child will serve you well, but don’t jump to any conclusions. At age 6, your grandchild is still learning to stay in a chair, focus on short ...

Drumming your fingers or clicking your pen during a meeting that’s run long. Jiggling your leg or wrapping your hair around a finger while listening to the radio or watching TV. These small, often ...