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'''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. | '''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. | ||
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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. | ||
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=== Workarounds === | === Workarounds === | ||
* Using unscented soap | |||
{{Comment|Ways to compensate}} | {{Comment|Ways to compensate}} | ||
== | == Olfactory 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. | ||
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{{Comment|Ways to compensate}} | {{Comment|Ways to compensate}} | ||
== | == Scent-based stims == | ||
* Scented candles | * Scented candles | ||
See also: [[Stims]] | |||
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Revision as of 17:51, 26 August 2022
Olfactory perception, or the sense of smell, is a well-known sense. Autisitic people may be hyper- or hypo- sensitive to scents.
Olfactory hypersensitivity
For hypersensitive individuals, they may smell something others barely notice, or have a stronger reaction to scents than others.
Scents may cause discomfort or pain, for example by triggering a strong gag reflex or migraines.
Workarounds
- Using unscented soap
Ways to compensate
Olfactory 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
Scent-based stims
- Scented candles
See also: Stims
