ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, is a condition many have heard of, but few truly understand. Even those diagnosed sometimes struggle to fully grasp how far such a condition changes everyday functioning. Now, despite the word Disorder, ADHD only describes a deviation from the norm rather than a profound dysfunction. At least in most cases.

The 5 human senses of smell, taste, touch, sight, and hearing are essential to our understanding of the world around us. That day at the grocery store reminded me of how powerful these senses can be. Now I am not particularly sensitive to smells, however many individuals on the autistic spectrum are. An inconvenient experience like mine could have been a deeply troubling one for someone with scent sensitivity.