Tag: sense of smell

  • New Study Suggests Sense of Smell May Help Diagnose Autism

    Get Pregnant Fast A new study suggests that the sense of smell might play a role in diagnosing autism. Researchers found that a simple sniff test could identify whether a toddler has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with an accuracy rate of 81%. Unlike neurotypical children, who adjust their sniffing patterns when encountering unpleasant odors, children…