A new study found that aromatic plants may be beneficial for those with autism.
The research, in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, revealed a link between sensory processing difficulties – such as hypersensitivity to smells or noise – and symptoms related to anxiety disorders like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
It also showed children who did not have an autistic diagnosis but had these types of sensitivities were at greater risk for developing OCD later on than their peers without them. This could help explain why people living near farms experience higher rates of some mental illnesses compared to others
The results are preliminary because they only involved 28 children; however researchers say this is one area worth exploring further since it can lead us closer towards understanding what triggers these conditions