📍 Location: Ludhiana
🧠 Service: Sensory Processing Disorder / Autism Spectrum
📞 Call to Action: AbilityScore©® Olfactory Sensory Screening + TherapeuticAI©® Plan
“He Picked Up A New Toy — And Sniffed It.
Smelled My Hair When I Hugged Him.
Pressed His Nose Into The Pages Of Books.
Even Walked Up To Guests — And Smelled Their Clothes.”
Kabir, 3.5 years old, didn’t stop smelling things.
- He sniffed his pillow before sleeping.
- Smelled food without eating it.
- Smelled his school bag every morning.
Family said:
“It’s just a phase.”
“He’s curious!”
“Maybe he’ll be a chef one day!”
But his parents noticed:
- He avoided eye contact.
- Didn’t answer questions.
- Smelled everything — but rarely looked at people.
“He wasn’t curious.
He was coping.”
🧠 Why Children Who Smell Everything Might Be Asking For Help
At Pinnacle® Ludhiana, pediatric occupational therapists explain:
“Excessive smelling is a form of olfactory sensory-seeking behavior —
often seen in children with autism or sensory processing disorders.
They’re not trying to be weird.
They’re trying to regulate their overstimulated or understimulated nervous system.”
red flags to watch:
- Smelling books, toys, clothes, furniture
- Smelling people before interacting
- Sniffing food but not eating it
- Smelling familiar items repetitively
- Reacting with panic to strong smells, or ignoring all odor
“It’s not about habit.
It’s a neurological scream for balance.”
📞 The Day They Realized It Wasn’t Harmless
Kabir’s cousin offered him a cookie.
He smelled it for two minutes.
Didn’t eat it.
Didn’t say thank you.
Just walked away — smiling.
“He wasn’t rude.
He wasn’t shy.
He was lost in a sensory loop.”
That night, they called 9100 181 181.
The counselor said:
“Smell is his way of understanding a world that overwhelms him.
Let’s help him use that — but also move beyond it.”
They booked a free AbilityScore©® Sensory Screening.
📊 Kabir’s AbilityScore©® Sensory Profile
- Olfactory Seeking Behavior: 🔴 red (430/1000)
- Social Interaction During Sensory Events: 🔴 Red
- Verbal Engagement While Exploring: 🔴 Red
- Emotional Response To Strong Odors: 🟡 Yellow
He wasn’t ignoring people.
He was processing them — through smell, not speech.
🤖 How TherapeuticAI©® Helped Him Breathe Easier — And Bond Stronger
His personalized plan didn’t stop him from smelling.
It redirected the behavior toward growth.
- Structured smell-to-label activities (e.g., “This is lemon. Say it.”)
- Social greeting paired with holding scented items
- Transition from olfactory exploration → conversation cues
- Deep pressure and oral-motor activities to reduce sensory cravings
- “Smell, Say, Show” program to bridge sensory input and communication
By week 5:
- Kabir sniffed a flower, smiled, and said “Rose”
- Hugged his uncle — without smelling his shirt first
- Ate food without sniffing every bite
- Whispered “I like this smell” — for the first time
“He didn’t stop smelling.
He started speaking from within it.
He stopped hiding behind it.”
💬 What His parents Tell Other Families Now
“It wasn’t odd.
It was a signal.
And when we listened —
we didn’t stop him.
We guided him back to connection.
Pinnacle® gave us the path.”
🌍 This Autism Awareness Month — Trust The Senses You Don’t Understand
If your child:
✅ Smells objects repeatedly
✅ Smells people before interacting
✅ Doesn’t talk much but engages with smells
✅ Avoids eye contact, but gets close to smell
…it’s time to screen for olfactory sensory imbalance — and help them step out of their silence.
📞 Book Your Child’s Free Sensory Screening in Ludhiana
📞 Call the Pinnacle® National Autism Helpline: 9100 181 181
🌐 www.Pinnacleblooms.org
📍 ludhiana | amritsar | jalandhar | Patiala
✅ Free AbilityScore©® Olfactory Sensory Report
✅ TherapeuticAI©® Behavior Regulation Plan
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⚠️ Disclaimer
This article is for informational and awareness purposes only. It is not a substitute for medical advice. For guidance, call Pinnacle® at 9100 181 181.
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