Olfactory perception
From ActuallyAutistic Wiki
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.
Scents may cause discomfort or pain, for example by triggering a strong gag reflex or migraines.
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
