Here's the definition of a 'fidget':
"An intentional activity that you do while you're doing a primary
task, that helps you to enhance your focus on that task."
Read on for more info ~
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Subject: Fwd: [ADHD] What's a fidget?
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From: "Dr. Kenny Handelman" <support@theadhddoctor.com>
Date: April 26, 2013, 9:46:35 AM EDT
To: dawna.drury@gmail.com
Subject: [ADHD] What's a fidget?
Reply-To: "Dr. Kenny Handelman" <support@theadhddoctor.com>
Hi,
Fidgeting can help you to focus.
But that's not how most people think about fidgeting.
When most people think about 'fidgeting' and ADHD, they often
think about the hyperactive/impulsive symptoms of ADHD.
But when I'm referring to a 'fidget', I'm not talking about
involuntary physical wiggling...
At least not when we're talking about a 'fidget' as a strategy to
help with focus.
By harnessing the 'power of the fidget', you can actually
increase focus, whether you have ADHD or just ADD (the
inattentive type).
Here's the definition of a 'fidget':
"An intentional activity that you do while you're doing a primary
task, that helps you to enhance your focus on that task."
Fidgets can be physical movements (like playing with a stress
ball while listening to a lecture), and it can also be a sensory
input (like listening to music on headphones while doing private
desk work).
This is the reason that I have several 'fidget toys' in my
office. When I have people with ADD/ADHD in my office, it's often
helpful for them to fidget with a 'fidget toy' while we're
talking. While their hands are busy, their minds can stay focused
on what we're talking about.
Sometimes, newer parents to ADHD say to their kids or teens: "Put
that down and listen to the doctor".
Of course, these parents want their children to show respect, and
the parents want to make sure that their child is benefiting from
seeing the specialist.
I then explain to the parents that this is a 'fidget', and it
actually helps them to listen, so I'm OK with them playing with
it while we talk.
There are many different types of fidgets which could help you or
your loved one to do better with focus in all areas of life.
To learn more about this, you can talk to your doctor, or your
Occupational Therapist (OT's with expertise in ADHD are often the
best at helping people with these types of things).
We also just did coaching calls called "The Power of the Fidget"
for the members of our 'Insiders' membership.
When you join now, you'll get access to the PDF handout, the mp3
recording (both immediately ready for download), and the
transcript of the call is just with the transcriptionist and will
be posted soon.
To join the Insiders, just click here to find out more, and then
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Best,
Dr. Kenny
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