Fidget Spinners
Hi, Im Finella and my question is: What are fidget spinners? Are they good, are they actually bad and do they actually help people with autism and are they dangerous? I hope you can help.
NATHAN: Jack, I'm sending you back to school.
My mission is find out more about the latest fad that's taken over playgrounds right around the world. Fidgets, the spinning things that, well, spin. Online they're marketed as a way to help kids with ADHD or autism spectrum disorder to concentrate. But some people reckon fidget spinners can be distracting and some schools have even banned them. The Western Australian government has even launched a safety investigation into them, after some kids got hurt while playing with some of the more complicated models. And, one company's already recalled a fancy light up version. So, I'm heading back to school to crack this fad. But first I'll need to disguise myself to fit in.
TASH: Hmm, I think hes ready.
JACK: #Squadgoals! These fidgets are on point. AMIRIGHT! LOL.
KID: What?
JACK: What's the deal with these fidgets?
KID 1: Well they're used for kids with ADHD and Autism and its to help them concentrate or focus energy somewhere else.
KID 2: You can play with them when you're bored and also, do tricks with them.
KID 3: They can entertain you and take things off your mind.
JACK: Do you guys think they can be a bit distracting?
KID 3: I think they are distracting because they're noisy.
KID 4: When the teacher is talking they are banned and then we have to put them away.
JACK: Are they just a passing fad or do you reckon they'll be around for a while?
KID 2: I think it'll be a passing fad.
KID 3: Yeah same.
So, it's only a matter of time until a new weird fad will come along and take over the playground.
- Jack Evans | Reporter
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