The ARK Flidget™ Flippable Sensory Fidget 2 Pack is a reversible, textured hand fidget designed for children and pupils who benefit from extra sensory input to help them focus, self-regulate or manage anxious moments. Each pack contains two fidgets of different resistance, a soft version and a firmer XT version, so a child can choose the level of challenge that suits their hands and their mood. It is intended for autistic children and young people, pupils with ADHD, and anyone with sensory processing differences or a broader special educational need who finds a discreet tactile outlet helps them stay settled and engaged.

How it helps

Each Flidget measures approximately 3.8cm in height and just 0.3cm thick, small enough to fit in a blazer pocket, pencil case or bag, and can be flipped inside out repeatedly to give continuous tactile feedback. The exterior surface has raised bumps, ovals and ridges of increasing size, while the interior is lined with fine vertical ridges, giving four distinct textures to explore in one small toy. The fidget folds from a small opening of around 3.4cm to a larger opening of around 6.4cm, so the flipping action itself is a repetitive, calming movement that many children and pupils find soothing during lessons, homework or moments of stress.

For schools

• Quiet and low-distraction: there is no clicking or buzzing, so it can be used at a desk during lessons, quiet reading time or assessments without disturbing classmates.
• Fits within SEN provision: an easy, low-cost sensory regulation tool that can be written into a pupil's sensory diet, EHCP or one-page profile as part of a graduated response.
• Suitable across year groups: robust enough for EYFS and KS1 hands, and characterful enough that older KS2 and KS3 pupils will still want to use it discreetly.
• Practical for bulk ordering: the two-pack format and washable elastomer make it straightforward for SENCOs to order class sets for a sensory box or nurture room.

For parents and home use

• Helps at homework time: giving fidgety hands something to do can help a child concentrate for longer on reading or writing tasks at the kitchen table.
• Two toughness levels in one pack: the soft Flidget is easier for younger children to flip, while the firmer XT version offers more resistance for older children or those who seek stronger sensory input.
• Simple to keep clean: each Flidget can be handwashed or placed on the top rack of a dishwasher, making it easy to maintain as part of a daily routine.
• Age-appropriate design: suitable from 3 years and above, though as with any small toy, direct supervision is recommended and the fidget should be checked regularly for wear.

For autistic children and young people, the Flidget offers a predictable, repeatable action that can support self-regulation without drawing attention in a classroom or at home. For pupils with ADHD, the constant, low-level tactile input can help channel restless energy into their hands rather than into disruptive movement, supporting sustained attention on a task. Children with broader sensory processing differences often benefit from having a range of textures and resistance levels to hand, which is why this pack includes both a soft and a firm Flidget. More widely, for anyone with a general special educational need or learning difference, a small, private fidget tool like this can be a useful part of a wider toolkit for managing focus, anxiety and sensory regulation throughout the school day.

Occupational therapists commonly recommend tactile fidget tools as part of a sensory diet to help regulate arousal levels and support attention, particularly for autistic learners and those with ADHD or sensory processing differences. Organisations such as the National Autistic Society highlight the value of small, individualised sensory supports as part of an inclusive approach in the classroom and at home.

Whether you are a SENCO building a sensory toolkit or a parent looking for a simple, quiet way to support your child's focus, the ARK Flidget Flippable Sensory Fidget 2 Pack is a low-cost, easy first step. Order today from The Dyslexia Shop and add a practical sensory tool to your classroom or home toolkit.

• Reversible flip design: folds from a small opening of approximately 3.4cm to a larger opening of approximately 6.4cm, giving continuous tactile feedback with repeated use.
• Two toughness levels: one soft, standard-resistance Flidget and one firm XT Flidget included, so children can choose the level of challenge that suits them.
• Four distinct textures: exterior bumps, ovals and ridges of increasing size, plus interior vertical ridges, for varied tactile exploration in one toy.
• Compact size: approximately 3.8cm in height and 0.3cm thick, small enough for a pocket, pencil case or bag.
• Medical-grade elastomer: durable, flexible material that can be handwashed or cleaned on the top rack of a dishwasher.
• Age suitability: recommended for ages 3 years and above; adult supervision recommended.
• Pack contents: 2 x Flidget Flippable Sensory Fidgets (1 x soft, 1 x firm XT).

• Two textures, one pack. A soft and a firm Flidget let autistic children and pupils with ADHD or sensory processing differences choose the resistance that helps them focus.
• Silent and pocket-sized. No clicking or buzzing, so it works quietly at a classroom desk, on the sofa, or in a coat pocket on the school run.
• May support exam access arrangements. Sensory and fidget tools may be permitted in exams where a candidate has an established need, at the discretion of the exam centre and in line with current JCQ regulations.
• Specialist UK retailer. Supplied by The Dyslexia Shop, a UK specialist in resources for dyslexia, ADHD, autism and other learning differences.
• Easy to keep hygienic. Handwash or top-rack dishwasher safe, so it stays fit for daily use at home or shared use in a classroom sensory box.

What's in the Box

• 1 x soft Flidget Flippable Sensory Fidget
• 1 x firm XT Flidget Flippable Sensory Fidget

Care and Cleaning

Handwash or clean on the top rack of a dishwasher. Regularly inspect the fidget and replace at the first sign of wear.

Delivery and Returns

Standard UK delivery applies. See our Delivery and Returns page for full details.

Safety and Age Suitability

Recommended for ages 3 years and above. Direct adult supervision is required during use. Contains a small, flexible, chewable part; inspect regularly and replace at the first sign of wear.

• What is the ARK Flidget Flippable Sensory Fidget 2 Pack?
  It is a reversible, textured hand fidget toy made from medical-grade elastomer, sold as a pack of two with different resistance levels. It is designed to give children and pupils a quiet, tactile way to help them focus and self-regulate at home or in school.
• Is this fidget suitable for autistic children?
  Yes, many autistic children find the repetitive flipping action calming and predictable. It offers a discreet sensory outlet that does not require sound, movement across a room, or attention from others, which can help with self-regulation in the classroom or at home.
• Does the ARK Flidget help children with ADHD focus in class?
  It can help by giving restless hands something quiet to do, which may support sustained attention on a task. Many teachers use fidget tools like this as part of a wider strategy for pupils with ADHD, alongside other classroom adjustments.
• Is this fidget suitable for children with sensory processing differences?
  Yes, the pack includes two different textures and resistance levels, soft and firm, so a child can choose the sensory input that feels right for them. This variety makes it a useful option for children who seek or avoid particular types of touch.
• Can this fidget be used to support pupils with general SEND needs in school?
  Yes, it can form part of a wider toolkit for pupils with a range of special educational needs. SENCOs commonly include small sensory tools like this in a pupil's sensory diet, individual support plan or classroom sensory box.
• Can I use this Flidget with my child at home for homework?
  Yes, many parents find it helps a child concentrate for longer during homework or reading time by giving their hands something to do. It is quiet, compact and easy to keep on the table or in a pencil case.
• What age is the ARK Flidget Flippable suitable for?
  It is recommended for children aged 3 years and above. As with any small toy, direct adult supervision is required and the fidget should be checked regularly for wear.
• Can fidget toys like this be used in exams?
  Exam use is decided by the candidate's exam centre in line with current JCQ regulations. Sensory or fidget tools may be permitted as an access arrangement where a pupil has an established need, but this is never automatic. See the JCQ access arrangements page for full guidance.