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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. | ||
== | == Olfactory 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. | ||
Scents may cause discomfort or pain, for example by triggering a strong gag reflex or migraines. | |||
=== 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]] | |||
== External links == | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxYdtf9oSCw "Olfactory Hyposensitivity"] Holistic Autistic | |||
[[Category:Senses]] | |||
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
