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NEURODIVERSITY LIBRARY

Fidgets for All

In the fall of 2017, the Vancouver chapter created a stim toy library with a generous donation from Stimtastic. It was later expanded to include books and other printed materials, resulting in the Neurodiversity Library. 

The next year, SFU Autistics United established an additional stim toy and fidgets library, with the support of the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) Women’s Centre and Simon Fraser Public Interest Research Group (SFPIRG). This was incorporated into the existing Rotunda Library at Simon Fraser University. 
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The goal of the Neurodiversity Library project is to provide a means of self-care for the public; to make stim toys accessible for everyone; and to create inclusive environments for neurodivergent people by normalizing fidget and stim toy use.

We are sparking change to respect the stim! 
What is stimming?
  • Stimming is “self-stimulation,” usually with repetitive body movements or actions.
  • Stimming is common, and can range from tapping your pencil to twirling your hair to jiggling your leg to pacing.
  • Neurodivergent folks, such as autistic people, people with ADHD, or people with sensory processing disorder, may stim more often or in different ways.
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Stim toys (or fidgets) are self-regulation tools to help with focus, attention, grounding, and calming. Examples include fidget spinners, Tangles, stress balls, Slinkies, and fidget cubes.

Stimming helps us:
  • Manage sensory and emotional input
  • Manage internal emotions like excitement and stress
  • Navigate our surroundings and ground ourselves 

Fidgets, books, and more!

Browse our list below to find out what we have available for borrow in Vancouver! Fidgets and stim toys at the SFU Rotunda Library can be searched in their online catalogue. 
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STIM TOYS / FIDGETS
Boinks
​Boink (neon orange)

Boink with Marble (orange)

Boink with Marble (purple)
Fidget Spinners
Fidget Spinner (black)

Fidget Spinner (black)

Fidget Spinner (small, silver)

Fidget Spinner (small, silver)
Finger Springs
Finger Spring (yellow/green)

Finger Spring (purple/lilac)

Finger Spring (orange/yellow)
Glitter Wands
Glitter Wand (green)
GYROBIS
Gyrobi (green/orange/blue/magenta)
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JaCOB's LADDER
Jacob's Ladder (green/yellow/red/blue)
MINI HEDGE BALL
Mini Hedge Ball (red)

Mini Hedge Ball (green)

Mini Hedge Ball (blue)

Mini Hedge Ball (purple)

Mini Hedge Ball (pink)

Mini Hedge Ball (pink)
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Mini Poppers
Mini Poppers (set of 5)
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Nuts and Bolts
Nuts and Bolts (green/orange)

Nuts and Bolts (green/pink)
Pencil Grips
Pencil Grip (red)

Pencil Grip (green)

Pencil Grip (green)

Pencil Grip (blue)

Pencil Grip (purple)
POP TUBES
Pop Tube (orange)
SnAP AND CLICK FIDGETS
Snap and Click Fidget (yellow/orange)

Snap and Click Fidget (green/orange)
SPRING BALLS
Spring Ball (green/blue/black)
STRETCHY SQUISH BALLS
Stretchy Squish Ball
Squishy Animals
Stretchy Squishy Hedgehog (glow in the dark)

Stretchy Squishy Polar Bear

Stretchy Squishy Rabbit
SUCTION CUP BALLS
Suction Cup Ball (green)
TWIDDLE FIDGETS
Twiddle Fidget (green)
WRIST COIL BRACELETS
Wrist Coil Bracelet (yellow)

Wrist Coil Bracelet (green)
BOOKS
Being Realistic Isn't Realistic: Collected Essays on Disability, Identity, Inclusion and Innovation

​Empowering Leadership: A Systems Change Guide for Autistic College Students and Those with Other Disabilities

Loud Hands: Autistic People, Speaking

Navigating College: A Handbook on Self Advocacy

The Real Experts: Readings for Parents of Autistic Children

Typed Words, Loud Voices: A Collection
We are working on expanding our library. If you would like to donate fidgets, books, DVDs, or CDs to the library, please send us a message! ​

Interested in starting your own?

Do you want to create your own neurodiversity library in your area? We can give technical assistance to help you get started! 

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