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Olympia Therapy
Nov 4, 20244 min read
Putting a Freeze on the Holiday Meltdowns
While we love to fantasize about winter wonderlands and the holiday spirit, any parent knows that meltdowns are just as prevalent as snowfla
Cary M. Hamilton
Oct 4, 20246 min read
Parenting Sensory Processing Neurodivergence.
Alright, listen up. Parenting today—it’s like you’ve been handed a manual that’s missing half the pages, but you’re expected to be an expert
Cary Hamilton
Oct 29, 20234 min read
Navigating the Labyrinth of Labels: Unpacking the ADHD, Anxiety, and SPD Triad
Navigating the tangled web of labels like ADHD, Anxiety, and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) for your child can be both confusing and emot
Olympia Therapy
Oct 18, 20234 min read
Exploring the Four Foundational Senses: A Guide to Understanding the Lesser Known Senses.
Enjoy this journey of sensory exploration and understanding. In our quest for knowledge and compassion
Celia Courser and Cary M. Hamilton
Nov 16, 20214 min read
FALL into Your Interoception Sense
Our interoception sensory system works to bring awareness to the inner workings of our body and regulate our internal physical states
Celia Courser and Cary M. Hamilton
Nov 2, 20214 min read
FALL into Your Gustatory Sense
Fall is the season that brings out my favorite treats, and many are enjoyed during my family’s Thanksgiving feast.
Celia Courser and Cary M. Hamilton
Oct 29, 20214 min read
FALL into Your Auditory Sense
I am not sure about your home on thanksgiving, but my home is rather loud with talking, laughter, and children running around; this is...
Celia Courser and Cary M. Hamilton
Oct 27, 20214 min read
FALL into Your Olfactory Sense
Our olfactory (smell) system is a powerful one. As many people know, it is common for fragrances, odors, and other smells...
Olympia Therapy
Oct 26, 20214 min read
Fall Into Your Visual Sense
How many of your children have come home from school complaining about the lighting in the school? Maybe they have mentioned it hurts...
Olympia Therapy
Oct 24, 20214 min read
FALL Into Your Tactile Sense
It is fall, which means it is the start of sweater weather. Have you ever bought a sweater that was absolutely adorable, but ...
Celia Courser and Cary M. Hamilton
Oct 20, 20213 min read
FALL into Your Senses: An 8-Part Series About Our Sensory Systems in Honor of SPD Awareness Month
Not only is October the month for sweaters, spookiness, and pumpkins, it is the month that brings awareness to Sensory Processing Disorder
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Oct 14, 20205 min read
Could it be ADHD?
October is ADHD Awareness Month.
Let’s start with some quick facts about ADHD:
ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Olympia Therapy
Oct 9, 20207 min read
The Functional Four: Sensory Secrets about the Senses You Did Know About
We thought it was important to inform parents and educators that we have EIGHT senses, not five!
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Oct 16, 20196 min read
The Foundational Four: Sensory Secrets and the Senses You Didn't Know You Had.
At Olympia Therapy we know the frustration many parents experience and feel. We understand and know the pressure of all the parenting strate
Cary M. Hamilton
May 18, 20185 min read
Learning the HARD way about our 8th sense- Interoception.
The body knows how to get attention. It will often give you outward signals that a child is struggling with unknown pain. Facial tics, grima
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Feb 15, 20183 min read
When they all look alike: ADHD, Anxiety, & SPD.
As the parent of a complicated child you strive to understand the different labels your child is given and how professionals know the...
Cary M. Hamilton of Olympia Therapy
Sep 8, 20175 min read
When the Parenting books are wrong!
Anything to do with “parenting” these days is big business. We all want to get it “right”! Because of this desire to be the best parent...
Cary M. Hamilton of Olympia Therapy
Aug 7, 20175 min read
Please learn his language, it's called PLAY!
About B: The hours my husband and I spent rocking B to sleep was a testament to our desperation to help our son. Whether it was upside...
Cary M. Hamilton
Mar 28, 20173 min read
My Lemonade Moment
This weekend was a new start to my career and the exposure of my private life to outside view and ... possible judgement. I'm a child...
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