Do fidget spinners help children focus?

May 19, 2017

Fidget spinners, the recently popular devices are supposed to help children who suffer from ADD and ADHD focus in the classroom. But are they actually helpful?

In this short segment from Arizona KPNX, Channel 12 news, Dr. Silverman discusses the issue in light of teachers, nationwide, calling for a ban.

See the segment online at the 12 News website.

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