Chapter 1
Ancient tools of touch
Chapter 2
The brain on fidgeting
Chapter 3
The modern toy revolution
Chapter 4
Fidgets in extreme environments
YOUR GOAL
Master of The world of fidget toys
Ch 4 · Fidgets in extreme environments
artiteacher Fidgets in extreme environments
Let it float in zero-g, watch the friction slide, It spins as one unit on this cosmic ride.
artiteacher Occupational therapists use specialized tactile tools to help patients recover motor skills and process trauma.
artiteacher High-end metal fidgets have transitioned from children's classrooms to professional corporate boardrooms.
Fun Fact
Space spinners: On the International Space Station, a floating fidget spinner doesn't stop spinning until air resistance or an astronaut's hand physically stops it.
Glossary
microgravity (noun)
A state of very weak gravity, such as that experienced by people and objects in orbit. In 2017, astronauts on the International Space Station tested a custom fidget spinner in this weightless condition.
A state of very weak gravity, such as that experienced by people and objects in orbit. In 2017, astronauts on the International Space Station tested a custom fidget spinner in this weightless condition.
Quiz
In occupational therapy, what pliable material is used to build hand strength and provide tactile sensory input?
Quiz
Which space agency astronaut demonstrated a floating fidget spinner aboard the International Space Station in 2017?
Quiz
What psychological benefit do astronauts report when using familiar tactile objects during long space missions?
Quiz
What is a primary benefit of using silent magnetic sliders in a quiet corporate office setting?
Quiz
Why does a fidget spinner spin much longer in a space station's microgravity environment?
Quiz
What grassroots movement involves making focus tools out of household items like paperclips and beads?
Quiz
What high-end metals are commonly used to manufacture silent, executive-grade desk fidgets?
Quiz
What is the name of the specialized, multi-sensory environments used in therapy that feature tactile fidgets?