Electrodermal response to olfactory stimuli in children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review of emotional and cognitive regulation
IntroductionThe study of electrodermal activity (EDA) in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is gaining scientific interest as a potential source of physiological biomarkers that can objectively improve the diagnosis of this condition. Despite significant research into responses to visua...
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| description | IntroductionThe study of electrodermal activity (EDA) in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is gaining scientific interest as a potential source of physiological biomarkers that can objectively improve the diagnosis of this condition. Despite significant research into responses to visual and auditory stimuli, the response to olfactory stimuli has not been extensively explored.MethodsThis research involved a systematic literature review of studies on EDA responses to olfactory stimuli in ASD populations, published between 2000 and 2024. The review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines to ensure a rigorous and transparent methodology. From the selected scientific databases, such as Scopus and Web of Science, 20 publications met the inclusion and exclusion criteria for detailed analysis.ResultsThe analysis revealed that individuals with ASD display distinct electrodermal patterns compared to the typically developing population, especially in response to intense and emotionally evocative odors, which elicited the highest electrodermal reactivity.DiscussionThe pronounced electrodermal response to specific odors suggests that EDA could serve as a reliable physiological measure for predicting emotional states in individuals with ASD. This capability provides educators with valuable insights, allowing them to tailor educational strategies to the unique emotional needs of each moment, thereby optimizing the teaching and learning process. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d6f7abdc804f42ca919f5a48aefe13af2025-08-20T03:04:23ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Education2504-284X2025-04-011010.3389/feduc.2025.14852521485252Electrodermal response to olfactory stimuli in children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review of emotional and cognitive regulationDavid Pérez-Jorge0Elena Olmos-Raya1Isabel Alonso-Rodríguez2Itahisa Pérez-Pérez3Department of Didactics and Educational Research, DISAE Research Group, University of La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, SpainDepartment of Didactics and Educational Research, DISAE Research Group, University of La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, SpainDepartment of Didactics and Educational Research, DISAE Research Group, University of La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, SpainDepartment of History and Philosophy of Science, Education, and Language, DISAE Research Group, University of La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, SpainIntroductionThe study of electrodermal activity (EDA) in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is gaining scientific interest as a potential source of physiological biomarkers that can objectively improve the diagnosis of this condition. Despite significant research into responses to visual and auditory stimuli, the response to olfactory stimuli has not been extensively explored.MethodsThis research involved a systematic literature review of studies on EDA responses to olfactory stimuli in ASD populations, published between 2000 and 2024. The review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines to ensure a rigorous and transparent methodology. From the selected scientific databases, such as Scopus and Web of Science, 20 publications met the inclusion and exclusion criteria for detailed analysis.ResultsThe analysis revealed that individuals with ASD display distinct electrodermal patterns compared to the typically developing population, especially in response to intense and emotionally evocative odors, which elicited the highest electrodermal reactivity.DiscussionThe pronounced electrodermal response to specific odors suggests that EDA could serve as a reliable physiological measure for predicting emotional states in individuals with ASD. This capability provides educators with valuable insights, allowing them to tailor educational strategies to the unique emotional needs of each moment, thereby optimizing the teaching and learning process.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feduc.2025.1485252/fullelectrodermal activityautism spectrum disordersensory processingsympathetic nervous systemgalvanic skin responselearning processes |
| spellingShingle | David Pérez-Jorge Elena Olmos-Raya Isabel Alonso-Rodríguez Itahisa Pérez-Pérez Electrodermal response to olfactory stimuli in children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review of emotional and cognitive regulation Frontiers in Education electrodermal activity autism spectrum disorder sensory processing sympathetic nervous system galvanic skin response learning processes |
| title | Electrodermal response to olfactory stimuli in children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review of emotional and cognitive regulation |
| title_full | Electrodermal response to olfactory stimuli in children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review of emotional and cognitive regulation |
| title_fullStr | Electrodermal response to olfactory stimuli in children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review of emotional and cognitive regulation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Electrodermal response to olfactory stimuli in children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review of emotional and cognitive regulation |
| title_short | Electrodermal response to olfactory stimuli in children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review of emotional and cognitive regulation |
| title_sort | electrodermal response to olfactory stimuli in children with autism spectrum disorder a systematic review of emotional and cognitive regulation |
| topic | electrodermal activity autism spectrum disorder sensory processing sympathetic nervous system galvanic skin response learning processes |
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