Fidgets, Stability Balls, and Other Devices: Should We Use Them?

This session is from the NASP 2021 Annual Convention

  • PMD: 3,4

Learner Objectives

This session will help participants…

  1. learn about different fidgets that are used in classroom settings.
  2. understand the effects on both academics and behavior in general populations.
  3. understand the effects on both academics and behavior for special populations.
  4. guide decision making about when the use of fidget devices is most appropriate.

Description

This presentation will help school psychologists understand the research supporting the use of fidget devices for kids in general and special education settings.

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Presenter(s)

David M. Hulac, PhD, University of Northern Colorado
Kathleen B. Aspiranti, University of Kentucky

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