stim toy
Handheld focus tool
A stim toy is an object designed for repetitive sensory interaction—squeezing, clicking, spinning, or fidgeting.
Short for stimulation toy, they're used to self-soothe, manage anxiety, or aid concentration, particularly by people with autism or ADHD: She keeps a stim toy at her desk for long meetings.
Fidget spinners and stress balls are common examples.
- fidgetRestless small movements
- fidget spinnerPalm-sized rotating distraction
- fidget ringRotating ring for anxious hands
- spinnerThing that rotates
- sensoryRelated to perception
squeeze · stress ball · squishy · chew · tactile · texture · click · pop · pop it · bubble · autism · ADHD · calm · focus · anxiety · silicone · putty · tangle
sensory function
stim toyirritant
Source of vexation
noise-canceling headphones · weighted blanket · earplugs · sleep mask · blinding light