January 03, 2017 70 Comments
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.
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:
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.
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?
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!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.
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.
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!
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. ?
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.
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.
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.
January 11, 2017
I have never used essential oils but have a real interest it doing so.
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.
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!
January 11, 2017
Awareness through awakening… Essential oils hold a key to trigger mental openness. I believe!~
January 10, 2017
Thank you! Very informative!
January 09, 2017
Now I know why I love cedarwood all day long!
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!!
January 08, 2017
Thanks! I have forwarded this post to a friend who might find it useful:)
January 08, 2017
I’m excited about the possibilities aromatherapy has over autism & the many other health problems out there.
January 08, 2017
Wonderful information!! Love to discover other uses for essential oils!!
January 08, 2017
I really enjoy the fragrance of essential oils. The diffuser I bought works quite well!
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!
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!
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!
January 08, 2017
Just placed my first order last week, can’t wait to get it!!! Excited!
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.
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
January 07, 2017
Essential oils are incredibly beneficial in so many areas of life!
January 07, 2017
Would really love this diffuser. Im New to essential oils!
January 07, 2017
This is the first time I’ve ever seen this kind of diffuser, I love my essential oils.
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!
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.
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!
January 06, 2017
Great info. Love my diffuser.
January 06, 2017
I love love love my raindrop diffuser. And if you do need customer service. They are great too.
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!
January 06, 2017
It’s amazing what essential oils can do! Getting ready to get into a bath of magnesium flakes and frankincense.
January 06, 2017
Interesting information. Essential oils are amazing!
January 06, 2017
Am sure arimatherapy helps anyone in some ways, be it small or big.
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.
January 06, 2017
Would really love this diffuser. Im Newbie to essential oils!
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.
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. :)
January 06, 2017
I love it!!
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
January 06, 2017
I’ve been using essential oils and I love to diffuse it. I hope this oils will help those with autism!
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.
January 06, 2017
Fascinating.
January 06, 2017
hopefully more information get out on this
January 06, 2017
I had heard that essential oils had the potential to help, so now I’m glad I know which ones!
January 05, 2017
Would love this diffuser!
January 05, 2017
Wow I had no idea essential oils could help with autism. Wonderful and insightful information
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.
January 05, 2017
Essential oils really help in my classroom!
January 05, 2017
Love using essential oils instead of conventional medicine when my kids are sick.
January 04, 2017
Interesting read.
January 04, 2017
I have such a heart for those with autism.
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.
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 :)
January 04, 2017
Oh I love this diffuser! I do need one for my bedroom?
January 04, 2017
I never knew that Essential Oils could be used to help with Autism. Another benefit to wonderful smells.
January 04, 2017
Thank you for such important information! New to oils, hoping to win a diffuser and start healing with oils.
January 04, 2017
The power of scent is a wonderful thing! :)
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
January 04, 2017
I hope this article will help to the poeple who needs it
January 04, 2017
Such interesting topic I do prefer natural solutions and the essential oils are the best.
January 04, 2017
Such interesting topic I do prefer natural solutions and the essential oils are the best.
January 04, 2017
Essential oils each have therapeutic values, I’m sure that they can be supportive.January 03, 2017
Just learning about essential oils and I am impressed by the many benefits of them.
January 03, 2017
Essential oils can do wonderful things, I wouldn’t hesitate to use them for just about anything, before trying medical drugs.
January 03, 2017
Amazing!
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 ♥Comments will be approved before showing up.
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September 06, 2018
Looking for suggestions for my 9 yr old nephew. Has social problems and some outbreaks. Problems with other children.