Adding scents to symbols: using food fragrances with deafblind young people making choices at mealtimes

摘要: This article is written by Heather Murdoch, research consultant for the Seashell Trust, Anne Gough, deputy headteacher at Royal School Manchester/Seashell Eileen Boothroyd, and Kate Williams, a creative perfumer Seven (PZ Cussons). It describes use of food fragrances with deafblind students who are making lunchtime meal choices. The were added to picture symbols or objects reference used represent different menu options. A multiple case study, mixed methods design was evaluate three students' choice-making before after introduction fragrances. Case study chosen because complex diverse needs created deafblindness project an exploratory new approach. included semi-structured interviews 1:1 keyworkers other staff, direct videotaped observations choice-making, diary records choices responses. findings necessarily tentative but support assist understanding mealtime their engagement process. practicalities using olfaction sensory inputs discussed, together priorities future practice in this area.