Today is National Anxiety Disorders Screening Day. Children with anxiety have difficulty functioning at school due to constant worry, lack of sleep, irritability, gastrointestinal problems, and headaches. I’ve had problems with anxiety most of my life–so this list of problems sounds familiar. Check out these 5 things you can do to help students in your…
Helpful or harmful? Toy or tool? Are these ball-bearing devices truly an antidote for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, and autism? Or are they low-cost toys designed to drive teachers insane? Promotions for fidget spinners tout increased concentration for individuals with anxiety, autism, and ADHD. One marketing campaign suggests that a spinner may also “bring…