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Olfactory | '''Olfactory perception''', or the sense of smell, is a well-known sense. [[Autism|Autisitic]] people may be [[Sensory sensitivity|hyper- or hypo- sensitive]] to scents. | ||
== Hypersensitivity == | == Hypersensitivity == | ||
For hypersensitive individuals, they may smell something others barely notice, or have a stronger reaction to scents than others. | For hypersensitive individuals, they may smell something others barely notice, or have a stronger reaction to scents than others. | ||
=== Workarounds === | === Workarounds === | ||
(Ways to compensate) | (Ways to compensate) | ||
== Hyposensitivity == | == Hyposensitivity == | ||
For hyposensitive individuals, they may not notice scents as readily as others, or simply may not respond to them as quickly. | For hyposensitive individuals, they may not notice scents as readily as others, or simply may not respond to them as quickly. | ||
=== Workarounds === | === Workarounds === | ||
(Ways to compensate) | (Ways to compensate) | ||
== Ways to | == Ways to stim with scents == | ||
* Scented candles | * Scented candles | ||
Revision as of 14:55, 23 August 2022
Olfactory perception, or the sense of smell, is a well-known sense. Autisitic people may be hyper- or hypo- sensitive to scents.
Hypersensitivity
For hypersensitive individuals, they may smell something others barely notice, or have a stronger reaction to scents than others.
Workarounds
(Ways to compensate)
Hyposensitivity
For hyposensitive individuals, they may not notice scents as readily as others, or simply may not respond to them as quickly.
Workarounds
(Ways to compensate)
Ways to stim with scents
- Scented candles
