Through the use of aroma diffusers, calming or alerting olfactory environment can be created. The use of aroma diffusers also provides a mechanism to increase olfactory input. 

 

• Aroma diffusers can be used to mask smells, allowing a student to cope with smell sensitivities.
   

• For sensory seekers, the use of an aroma diffuser allows for the sensory threshold to be met.

 

Peppermint and eucalyptus have been demonstrated be alerting

 

Lavender and sage have been demonstrated to be calming

 

Precaution: select odour depending on individual preference and sensory need, some individuals may have extreme smell sensitivities.