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I don’t know how much some people know about autism, in it’s various forms.  However one feature of it is a need to fidget, fingers, feet, body, suck, chew and twist.  Many things.

I have made fidget toys, interlinked rings of crochet.  These can be sucked, pulled, twisted (and washed!).  I have been told people like them.  I have also made a globe shape, and granny hexagons with multiple wools, smooth and textured.

The need to fidget is not always understood, but for many with Autism, ADHD and other conditions it can aid concentration and help with relaxation.  I can vouch for this.  I have Autism (ASD).  Only diagnosed as an adult.  It also explains my love of colours and textures and my creativity.  I will photo them.

I am not sure where I am going with this, but I think it should be that crafts should be cherished and people accepted as they are, especially if there is a disability.