Smelling (olfactory) differences
Over or under sensitivity to smell
- Ask me how I feel about different smells. Some smells can make me feel calm, but others can be really overwhelming or even make me feel sick.
- Create a “no scent” zone somewhere I can go that doesn’t have strong smells like air fresheners, flowers, or perfumes. If an activity has strong smells, I’d like to be able to take a break.
- I notice when staff wear perfume, aftershave, or other scented products. Sometimes those smells are too strong for me.
- I feel better when the same cleaning scent is used all the time and it’s not too strong.
- I like having scent that is comforting on my sleeve or a cloth. It helps me feel calm.
- I enjoy baking and cooking because I get to smell different things.
- It helps when people notice outside smells like when the bins are emptied or there are farming smells nearby and try to make it easier for me.