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...your purchase maybe of further benefit...actors will often spin a key or the likes in their hand as they walk, as it can subconsciously facilitate more graceful movement. Sean Connery was a proponent of this, learnt from, if I recall correctly and I not - a Japanese choreographer.
You're on a slippery slope......$1000 spinners are on the horizon !Thanks. We'll see. I wanted to get a low-cost option to begin with to see if I even enjoy the concept and if it's something I'll use. If I absolutely love it...like some videos claim you will..and it even in some ways have changed their lives...I might look into getting a more 'premium' offering as I like nice, shiny metal things that are carefully made
I liked this guy and how he describes how it has helped him with everything from focusing, stress to nailbiting:
Thanks. We'll see. I wanted to get a low-cost option to begin with to see if I even enjoy the concept and if it's something I'll use. If I absolutely love it...like some videos claim you will..and it even in some ways have changed their lives...I might look into getting a more 'premium' offering as I like nice, shiny metal things that are carefully made
I liked this guy and how he describes how it has helped him with everything from focusing, stress to nailbiting:
Nice! Do they get good reviews? Who is it?Psst...I found a vendor that makes really beautiful stainless steel, copper and brass spinner by hand.
To quote him "I want to make them for people that find it ridiculous to spend $200 on a metal hand spinner"
He is making them for $40-65 depending on size, etc.
Nice! Do they get good reviews? Who is it?
Liked the video. Great to see the positive impact they have... Mine should be arriving tomorrow hopefully! If royal mail do the job!
Cool sounds good to me! How'd you find the guy?Do post pics!
It's a guy here in the US. Trying to get an understanding of how he sells them..I'll let you know what I can find out
The wonderful world of social media and, well, someone emailed me lolCool sounds good to me! How'd you find the guy?
Ha, you're just so connected! Definitely post up more details as and when... Hopefully I'll be posting some pics tomorrowThe wonderful world of social media and, well, someone emailed me lol
Ha, you're just so connected! Definitely post up more details as and when... Hopefully I'll be posting some pics tomorrow
Fidget Toys,
A wee bit of my background over the last year. We have 3 children two girls and a boy in the middle. When he turned 3 / 4 we noticed he was having major meltdowns over the slightest little thing. This led to his room be completely trashed and wrecked. Nothing could bring him out of it, we had to allow him to go through the process sometimes 3hrs worth.
At school we noticed he didn't want to go in, and again this led to him being tearful and upset. Which as a parent doesn't stand you in good stead for a busy day in the office. We decided to make a referral to CAHMS (Children Adolescence Mental Health Service) and in November last year he was given a diagnosis of ASD (Aspergers). We didn't see that curveball coming. My main concern was what is life going to be like for him and we were advised although he may have high anxiety levels and may no be able to articulate his feelings, has a meltdown in new situations, refuses to do activities, he should do well in life.
He loves building Lego and anything that has intricate detail or simplistic for that matter. In terms of employment for him when he becomes of age we are looking at Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, CAD, Mechanics because all this involves attention to detail. My friend works for Rolls Royce, Aviation Section and he said most of the HR issues that come from his team are the ones who are ASD, and the grief they cause the Creativity Team are endless, because quite simply put, they tend to dismiss the Creativity Team stating it cannot be done, because it is out with their sometimes, rigid thinking. I purchased ForeverSpin Spinning Tops and base like the one pictured above and he loves them. We have competitions to see who can spin the longest, the quickest, upside down, you name it.
Although I have contributed to this thread, I am amazed at the different Fidget Toys available from Kickstarter, and other outlets not to mention @Northam Saint (Pm on the way). If there is a way to reduce his high anxiety, to develop his creativity, and assist him to manage the meltdowns then hopefully this is the way forward.
Thanks @Darkbulb for the thread and all who contributed.
Thanks for sharing your story Paul and best wishes to you and your family.
Another interesting career option for your son might also lie in accounting - especially auditing, governance compliance, etc. The benefit there is that there is no creative team to liaison with
He loves numbers. He will sit in the car and be very quiet not saying anything. He spoke to the Psychologist and told her he plays number games in his when out driving. He won't tell us what he is doing, which fascinates me what he actually is doing.
Is there any way to be notified when FidgetCraft drops some more of his Finger Spinners?
Now @Darkbulb I read your review of the Hobonichi 2017 and liked it. I was then set back £100 as I enjoy Journalling and went for a Midori TN with about 4 different notebooks, a new pen case, new pens, mechanical pencils, and erasers. I enjoy drawing Manga and in particulate eyes so thanks for that! I didn't go for the Hobonichi as
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