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Latest revision as of 12:14, 30 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[edit]
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[edit]
- Using unscented soap
Ways to compensate
Olfactory hyposensitivity[edit]
For hyposensitive individuals, they may not notice scents as readily as others, or simply may not respond to them as quickly.
Workarounds[edit]
Ways to compensate
Scent-based stims[edit]
- Scented candles
See also: stims
External links[edit]
- "Olfactory Hyposensitivity" Holistic Autistic
