ArticleBehavior analysis in practice2023
The Effect of the Fidget Cube on Classroom Behavior among Students with Perceived Attention Difficulties.
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- Impact of fidget devices on anxiety and physiological responses in adults with ADHD.Research in developmental disabilities · 2025Trial
- Fidgeting Increases Pupil Diameter During Auditory Processing in Young Healthy Adults.Brain sciences · 2026Article
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Abstract
Fidget toys, one class of sensory-based interventions, enjoy favorable coverage in popular media outlets supporting their impact on attention, memory, and stress. However, there is minimal data supporting their use in the classroom. The present study used an ABAB withdrawal design to investigate the impact of noncontingent access to a commercially available fidget toy, the Fidget Cube, on academically engaged behavior, off-task behavior, Fidget Cube engagement, math problems attempted, and math problems completed accurately during independent seatwork. Participants were three 3rd-graders referred for having attention difficulties. Results indicated that noncontingent access to the Fidget Cube during independent seatwork did not improve study outcomes. Participants engaged with the Fidget Cube less in the second intervention phase than the first. Results suggest school personnel should consider alternative strategies for students with perceived attention difficulties. Limitations of the study are discussed, along with future directions for research.
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