25 Fidget and Stress Toys for Autism

Trace your fingers along the lines of these mindful maze boards. This is a fun way to practice hand-eye coordination in all children, not just those with special needs.

Let your kids crawl through this sensory tunnel when they need to destress. This is a great addition to any household containing autism spectrum disorders.

Get a whole set of fidget spinners, this will guarantee that you'll be able to find the right fidget toy for your child.

Make your own fidget spinners out of these magnetic rings, you can arrange the small parts into different shapes and designs. This is a great fidget tool for anyone during those high stress moments.

This squishy stress ball is filled with water beads, giving them a wonderful quality that younger children will love. The soft rubberized material (which is also covered in spikes) is also able to stretch out. So you can both pull and squeeze as much as you need.

Movement sensory sox are designed for kids with sensory needs. Made from high quality material, it helps to improve self-calming and physical skills.

These sensory brushes are perfect for kids struggling with touch or sensory sensitivities. They also come in a pack of 6 with a variety of bright colors to choose from, so you can keep on in every corner of the house if you like.

The wiggle feet sensory cushion helps children expel excess energy while sitting at a desk. This is a good option if you're looking for the right support to use in the classroom.

These pull and stretch toys are a great sensory toy for kids. The process of pulling these popular fidget toys is a great way for kids to engage in heavy work, and thus feel more centered and calm.

The motion inside these sensory fidget tubes provides children with a visual distraction that is soothing. This fun toy is also specifically designed for young kids and is easy for little hands to grip.

This sensory tent provides a safe space for children to retreat to when they're feeling overwhelmed. It's a good idea to have a safe space set up where children don't have to worry about social interaction, bright lights, or loud noises that might make their stress levels rise.

Pop tubes are a fun way to play with different sounds as well as develop fine motor skills. These sensory fidget toys can be stretched, popped and joined together in a variety of different ways.

These bouncy bands are perfect for school aged kids who struggle with sitting still. Attach these to the desk or chair and let your kids get that movement they need while they focus on their school work.

This colors and shapes sensory pad comes with 8 double sided activity cards to use. Not only will your young children learn some early math concepts, but the weight of the pad sitting on their laps will also get them to calm down when they're feeling stressed.

Squeeze, twist and fidget the stress away with this twist chain toy. This is one of the best sensory toys to keep in your bag for those times when you're heading out and need a quick stress relief toy.

This wearable blanket is great for people of all ages. Autistic adults and children can use this machine washable blanket as an alternative to weighted blankets.

This bubble timer is a great toy for kids who love visual stimulation. Watching the bubble float up and down is perfect for helping children to focus and calm down during stressful moments.

You can stretch these Textured Stretchy Strings to over 7 feet without them breaking. This is a great way to build hand strength while exploring different textures.

Pop Its are a toy that has become a sensation in recent years. These small items come in all shapes and sizes and are one toy to help children with autism when they're stressed.

This Wiggle Seat is a great option for kids who can't sit still. Now they don't have to, instead that can get their sensory needs met while allowing them to focus on their school work at the same time.

I remember having one of these Glitter Wands when I was a little girl. I loved watching the glitter move around inside, it's a great way to calm down when you need some space.

This Busy Board for Toddlers is perfect if you want something you can take with you in the car and on the move. This busy board has a variety of fine motor and sensory elements for toddlers to fiddle around with.

The Fidget Slug Toy has become an internet sensation for its satisfying clicking sound. It has become a fast favorite with anyone in search of autism toys.

How many different shapes can you make with these Snake Puzzles for Stress Relief? The connected pieces twist and turn into a variety of shapes and configurations and is a great option for those in need of tactile fidgets.

One of the biggest struggles for any young child, not just those with neurodevelopmental conditions, is knowing what to do when you have a big feeling. Once the time of stress has passed, look through this I Know What To Do Flip Book with your kids and talk about what they were feeling, what actions they did take and (if different) what action they could have taken to manage those feelings instead.