Helpful Blogs
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Podcast with Unpacking Neuroqueerness
In this episode George talks with Joanne Seymon about the story behind "Kaiko Fidgets", a fidget tool company that Joanne and her son Kai founded together. Joanne and George also talk about how fidget tools can be essential for hyperactive kids and adults who may struggle with self harm or simply need self stimulation in order to focus or regulate sensory input.Read now -
Podcast with Osher Günsberg
Listen as Osher Günsberg talks about why he loves Kaiko hand rollers and chain fidgets, especially when doing podcasts. He loves how quiet they are, the weight & repetitive nature of them. We love his Podcast - Better Than Yesterday & couldn't believe when he, unprompted, chatted about his love of Kai's fidgets. Won't lie... pretty amazing and humbled. Kai cant get the grin off his face. Thanks Osher!Read now -
Jo chats ‘all things’ Sensory Regulation with Monique & Michelle on the The Neurodivergent Woman Podcast
Read nowA few months ago, I had the privilege to be invited to chat on The Neurodivergent Woman Podcast with Monique & Michelle. I won’t lie, it took me more than a month to listen to it. The day it...
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Why 'ouch' can be helpful & tools that offer a 'safe' alternative to self harm.... *content trigger warning*
Read nowA little ‘neurospicy’ side share … We thought we got super clever with the name - it's a SPIKEY & its a KEYRING. So spiKEYring... However.... not the easiest to pronounce we have found LOL... These have been 2 years in...
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Chew Supports … where to start??
Read nowI get asked about chewing and supports frequently. So i thought I would share with you my tips and thoughts. Understanding what is often behind the chewing can be helpful…. When trying to emotionally regulate/calm it is instinctive to be...
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Fidgets: Designing sensory tools that people need
Read nowI stumbled onto the Kaiko Fidgets website and was excited to see a home-grown small business that was meeting a need for adults and teens with sensory needs. I reached out to Joanne Seymon to see if she was keen...
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Not all Heroes Wear Capes - The Story of a Young Entrepreneur
Read nowIntroducing another young (11 years of age) proudly neurodistinct entrepreneur Jasper We received a wonderful email from Jasper and his mum, which not only brightened our day but also shared exciting news about Jasper's new business venture. We wanted to...
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Kai & Jo talk to Mandy & Kate from Too Peas Podcast
Read nowAll things ‘Neurospicy' We were both so excited to chat with Mandy & Kate from the Too Peas Podcast & it’s now up eek!Now we have to brave listening lol... am I the only one that finds it hard to...
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Jo on the Touched Out Podcast
Read nowJo chats with Carter on the Touched Out Podcast! It was such an honour to chat with this amazing human on the Touched Out Podcast. So much ‘messy’ AuADHD banter! To be honest, I forgot we were recording, such a...