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Home   Aromatherapy and Essential Oils   Using Essential Oils To Help With Autism

Using Essential Oils To Help With Autism

January 03, 2017 70 Comments

Using Essential Oils To Help With Autism

Before we get into essential oils' role in helping with autism or which ones can be used, we need to first understand what autism is, and how it effects those who are diagnosed with it.

What Are Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) And Autism?

ASD and autism are both general terms for the group of complex disorders of brain development that make up the autism spectrum. The disorders themselves are characterized, in many varying degrees, by difficulties in things such as:

  • Social interaction;
  • Verbal communication;
  • Nonverbal communication;
  • Repetitive behavior.

Autism Spectrum Disorder can be more commonly associated with intellectual disabilities, difficulties in motor coordination and attention, and physical health issues (I.e. sleep and gastrointestinal disturbances), and may excel in certain visual skills, such as music or art. Autism, however, appears to occur in early development of the brain, with the most obvious signs emerging between 2 and 3 years of age. It's important to remember that each person with autism is unique; many of the individuals on the autism spectrum have exceptional abilities in visual skills, and about 40% have average to above average intellectual abilities, and some on the spectrum have a significant disability and may be unable to live independently.

How Essential Oils Can Help

With the awareness of autism becoming more and more of a priority, so too increases the number of essential oils aimed at improving mental and physical health, and they are quickly becoming popular for use in the treatment of children and individuals with autism. To do this, you must first identify the oils that help maintain accuracy and focus, and the ones which allow the mind to react positively and maintain contact with its surroundings. Certain essential oils can also help to ground and unite the body, mind, and spirit with reality, while simultaneously encouraging positive energy in times of restlessness, stress, or unease.

I can't stress enough, again, how each person on the autism spectrum is unique in their own way and how their disorder works. Because of this, not all essential oils may work with a certain person, so everyone should be treated on an individual basis. So – what are the essential oils that may help with autism?

  • Cedarwood: This essential oil works to help stimulate the pituitary and pineal glands, and can also aid in the natural raising of melatonin levels. In addition, it can also help individuals get a good night's sleep, and focus during the waking hours.
  • Vetiver: This oil is particularly helpful to soothe an overactive, exhausted, or stressed mind. It helps to control anger, irritability, and neurotic behavior.
  • Frankincense: This essential oil is helpful in cell regeneration, has a calming and relaxing effect, and promotes higher levels of consciousness.
  • Lavender: This oil is helpful to calm and relax the mind and body, and is particularly helpful around bath time for children to help them get a good night's sleep.

One of the best ways to introduce essential oils into your environment is to diffuse them with a Nebulizing Essential Oil Diffuser. Organic Aromas diffusers use no heat, no water while diffusing only pure essential oils into the air.

Before incorporating essential oils into your treatment regimen, it's important to note that you should always get consent from your doctor or therapist, to ensure this will be an effective addition to you or your child's treatment regimen, and never go against your physician's orders. Inappropriate use of essential oils can lead to physical harm, so please use carefully!


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70 Responses

Corinne Ramirez
Corinne Ramirez

September 06, 2018

Looking for suggestions for my 9 yr old nephew. Has social problems and some outbreaks. Problems with other children.

Verna
Verna

May 17, 2018

I have a sister with 2 autistic girls and she is very happy and amazed how the YL oils have helped her girls. Message me if you would like to talk to her about how and what she does. I’m sure she wouldn’t mind.

Elizabeth
Elizabeth

January 13, 2018

One of the previous comments mentioned using essential oils in an aluminum dispenser. Please do not do this. Use glass dispensers. The oils will cause the aluminum to leach into the spray. You don’t want to absorb aluminum. It is harmful to the body.

Angelica Hill
Angelica Hill

October 17, 2017

Just bear in mind that a lot of autistic people (myself included) have issues with sensory overload. Filling their environment or coating their bodies with aromatics may have a negative effect just because *it’s too much/not nice/etc. Vetiver and frankincense, for example, both drive me bonkers; I either need to leave the area or risk overload and eventual meltdowns. Rose, while not on the list, seems to boost my mood and soothe my senses.

By all means, give treating autism with aromatherapy a try. If a particular oil works, great! Continue! If symptoms get worse… please, please, please, STOP!

Natalie
Natalie

July 04, 2017

I have also put these oils in a 8 ounce aluminum spray bottle with water and a half tsp of witch hazel and use it as a spray. Behind the neck, along the spine… light mist on bedding… works wonders. ?

Tammy S
Tammy S

January 12, 2017

What a fantastic way to help those who have autism. I know that essential oils have helped calm me. It is a wonderful natural way to help you relax.

Susan Biddle
Susan Biddle

January 12, 2017

I hope to win an oil diffuser to try with my 6 y.o. daughter. She is very energetic and at times hyper.

Lynne B
Lynne B

January 11, 2017

I was particularly interested in this article because I have a young nephew who is probably on the spectrum somewhere. Thanks for the information about which EO’s would be beneficial.

Robyn Bellefleur
Robyn Bellefleur

January 11, 2017

I have never used essential oils but have a real interest it doing so.

Juanita Vernon
Juanita Vernon

January 11, 2017

I would love to win this diffuser! I have one in most rooms of the house but need one for my office space! This would be perfect.

Becky
Becky

January 11, 2017

I have a friend who teaches special education and she says essentials oils would be so beneficial for some of her students. Just not allowed in the schools. ? So silly!

roberta cantelon
roberta cantelon

January 11, 2017

Awareness through awakening… Essential oils hold a key to trigger mental openness. I believe!~

Lucy
Lucy

January 10, 2017

Thank you! Very informative!

Sheri Traxler
Sheri Traxler

January 09, 2017

Now I know why I love cedarwood all day long!

Holly
Holly

January 08, 2017

I have been using essential oils in carrier oils for a couple years now, and can definitely say they do work. My faves are rose oil for face, eucalyptus for chest and respiratory colds, frankincense for a number of things -including removing my sons plantar wart – that one was really cool!, and lavender with everything for synergistic effect. I use peppermint and tea tree in vinegar for general cleaning wipes. It’s wonderful to see everyone’s awareness about EO grow! It’s exciting to see such a great move and acceptance towards natural healing!!

Laura
Laura

January 08, 2017

Thanks! I have forwarded this post to a friend who might find it useful:)

Tisha Collier
Tisha Collier

January 08, 2017

I’m excited about the possibilities aromatherapy has over autism & the many other health problems out there.

Kelly
Kelly

January 08, 2017

Wonderful information!! Love to discover other uses for essential oils!!

Mike Zoeller
Mike Zoeller

January 08, 2017

I really enjoy the fragrance of essential oils. The diffuser I bought works quite well!

Kerem Rivera
Kerem Rivera

January 08, 2017

I wasn’t aware of some of the physiology behind the use of essential oils and certain conditions like autism. Interesting read!

Cj
Cj

January 08, 2017

My 2 “go to” oils have always been Francinsence and Lavendar… I’ve used them in helping a friend who has been diagnosed with Autism.

This blog post is great pointing out Cedarwood to help raise melatonin levels. He has trouble with sleeping. Thank you!

Judys
Judys

January 08, 2017

I love essential oils , but if we can prove that they help with many different things, just think how great it would be!

Bonnie
Bonnie

January 08, 2017

Just placed my first order last week, can’t wait to get it!!! Excited!

Heather!
Heather!

January 07, 2017

I’m not surprised to see lavender used in this context, but wow! Never would have occurred to me that the other scents might help with autism! Very cool.

Kathy Pettis
Kathy Pettis

January 07, 2017

We found perfection in your beautiful diffusers. Truly a piece of artwork that fills our home in love! Everything from the web site to the customer support and the excellent packaging. We are extremely pleased we found your company. Thank you for the beauty!
John &Kathy

Shannon
Shannon

January 07, 2017

Essential oils are incredibly beneficial in so many areas of life!

Eloisa
Eloisa

January 07, 2017

Would really love this diffuser. Im New to essential oils!

Karen
Karen

January 07, 2017

This is the first time I’ve ever seen this kind of diffuser, I love my essential oils.

Anita Carlisle
Anita Carlisle

January 07, 2017

I LOVE my new Organic Aromas diffuser and oils! They’re making my life better already! I am excited every time I learn new evidence about how natural substances, like essential oils, are improving peoples lives – even those with autism!

Amy
Amy

January 07, 2017

I have used lavender with cedar fit bed time works line a dream to get to sleep fast! I live there is growing support for those affected by autism.

Pipyr Dooley
Pipyr Dooley

January 06, 2017

I love the idea of essential oils being made available for people to find what works best for their families and loved ones. <3 How amazing that something so simple and natural can have such a positive effect on a wide variety of people and needs!

Terra Lovelace
Terra Lovelace

January 06, 2017

Great info. Love my diffuser.

Lesa
Lesa

January 06, 2017

I love love love my raindrop diffuser. And if you do need customer service. They are great too.

Richard Hannam
Richard Hannam

January 06, 2017

I teach piano & sometimes pupils have ‘special needs’ including autism, asbergers or physical didabilities. With autism, the lessons are more about music therapy than music teaching where sounds are used to connect their world with ours. Using aromatherapy as well results in fascinating interactions far to detailed to go into here!

Carri Foote
Carri Foote

January 06, 2017

It’s amazing what essential oils can do! Getting ready to get into a bath of magnesium flakes and frankincense.

Gayle
Gayle

January 06, 2017

Interesting information. Essential oils are amazing!

Ivan Khoo
Ivan Khoo

January 06, 2017

Am sure arimatherapy helps anyone in some ways, be it small or big.

Joyce C.
Joyce C.

January 06, 2017

I found another study help to combat amnesia using essential oils. I’ve always know essential oils are quite useful in some health issues but it’s also important to seek doctor’s advice before using it as medication.

Globar
Globar

January 06, 2017

Would really love this diffuser. Im Newbie to essential oils!

Lana
Lana

January 06, 2017

Thank you for this importent information! I will definately share it with whom it may help.
Looking forward to enjoy it myself.

Jenny Schwertfeger
Jenny Schwertfeger

January 06, 2017

Thank you for the wonderful post. I will have to forward it to a friend of mine who works with Autistic children. :)

Nicholas seo
Nicholas seo

January 06, 2017

I love it!!

Kelly Lu
Kelly Lu

January 06, 2017

Great information. I love continuing to lear new ways to use essential oils. Excited to see and more people discover essential oils

Rachel
Rachel

January 06, 2017

I’ve been using essential oils and I love to diffuse it. I hope this oils will help those with autism!

Allison Hargest
Allison Hargest

January 06, 2017

Amazing all the wonderful benefits of aromatherapy. I hope more attention is brought to this subject on how it benefits Autism as well as other areas like depression, anxiety, and insomnia which I struggle with in my life. Aromatherapy has definitely helped improve my life.

Jacqueline Saggers
Jacqueline Saggers

January 06, 2017

Fascinating.

gloria patterson
gloria patterson

January 06, 2017

hopefully more information get out on this

Rachael
Rachael

January 06, 2017

I had heard that essential oils had the potential to help, so now I’m glad I know which ones!

Rebecca Salisbury
Rebecca Salisbury

January 05, 2017

Would love this diffuser!

Cindy Luquin
Cindy Luquin

January 05, 2017

Wow I had no idea essential oils could help with autism. Wonderful and insightful information

Dulcia
Dulcia

January 05, 2017

I know that when individuals get emotionally distressed and have a lot of adrenaline going that essential oils can really help calm a person down. It affects the senses and stimuli in a way that is very calming and steadying.

Whitni
Whitni

January 05, 2017

Essential oils really help in my classroom!

Lia
Lia

January 05, 2017

Love using essential oils instead of conventional medicine when my kids are sick.

Tanya
Tanya

January 04, 2017

Interesting read.

Brooke
Brooke

January 04, 2017

I have such a heart for those with autism.

Michelle Vizcarra
Michelle Vizcarra

January 04, 2017

I love the inforgraph, this will be useful to try on my son in law’s brother. I’m excited to see which assist him the most and which he enjoys the most. Thank you for the article!! It’s something I never would have connected.

Andrea
Andrea

January 04, 2017

LOVE cedarwood for my son. He homeschools, and aromatherapy has worked great for us!! The Cedarwood really seems to help during his classes :)

Becky
Becky

January 04, 2017

Oh I love this diffuser! I do need one for my bedroom?

Candance Young
Candance Young

January 04, 2017

I never knew that Essential Oils could be used to help with Autism. Another benefit to wonderful smells.

Lori
Lori

January 04, 2017

Thank you for such important information! New to oils, hoping to win a diffuser and start healing with oils.

Tina
Tina

January 04, 2017

The power of scent is a wonderful thing! :)

Ashley Chustz
Ashley Chustz

January 04, 2017

What a great read! I knew that oils were healing and powerful but I had no idea they could help with autism. I will definitely be sharing this with a friend I know who cares for an autistic child!i

Lukáš Bohunický
Lukáš Bohunický

January 04, 2017

I hope this article will help to the poeple who needs it

Laura
Laura

January 04, 2017

Such interesting topic I do prefer natural solutions and the essential oils are the best.

Laura
Laura

January 04, 2017

Such interesting topic I do prefer natural solutions and the essential oils are the best.

Christiane Verbist
Christiane Verbist

January 04, 2017

Essential oils each have therapeutic values, I’m sure that they can be supportive.
Yama
Yama

January 03, 2017

Just learning about essential oils and I am impressed by the many benefits of them.

Trisha
Trisha

January 03, 2017

Essential oils can do wonderful things, I wouldn’t hesitate to use them for just about anything, before trying medical drugs.

Marcy Maltese
Marcy Maltese

January 03, 2017

Amazing!

Lauralyn Harvey
Lauralyn Harvey

January 03, 2017

Very informative. I especially appreciate you saying that not every oil works the same for all and must be tried and tested. Essential oils are truly God given and so profound. A small amount can make a huge difference in so many ♥

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