Sensory Processing Disorder: Tools for Olfactory Stimuli

This is part 4 of my Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) Tools of the trade series. This post HERE is the one that started it all, with a huge summary of what SPD is and our struggles with it with Froot Loop. Keep reading for some tools and toys that have helped us on our SPD journey.

I don't have a ton of experience with the olfactory issues of SPD. Some of the warning signs for this portion of the SPD spectrum are below. 

Extreme reactions to smells, refusal to try foods because of their smell, aversion to colognes/perfumes/flowers/etc, strong desire to smell things, doesn't notice unpleasant odors, decides whether they like something or someone solely based on how it smells.

Here's a few tools we've used. 

Scented Bubbles are a fun way to incorporate the olfactory sense into play.

I just bought this Lavender Weighted Plush Cat to help Froot Loop sleep. I bought it more for the Proprioception sense, but he has said that he loves the way it smells too.

We use "nightmare spray" before bed, which is a mix of Essential Oil I make my own, but it's basically this blend. Mine is more lavender and roman chamomile and a little citrus, but it has the others in it. 

That's it for part four. There's a lot of easy ways to add olfactory stimuli to every day activities. What have you tried?  

For part one (auditory): click HERE

For part two (visual): click HERE

For part three (tactile): click HERE

For part five (Movement/Vestibular): click HERE

For part six (Proprioception/Body Awareness): click HERE

For the introduction/overview of SPD: click HERE