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Embracing Neurodiversity
As a mental health specialist, I’ve learned that no two brains are the same – and that’s a wonderful thing.
Cary M. Hamilton
Mar 186 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
Olympia Therapy
Nov 4, 20244 min read
OCD Awareness Week
OCD Awareness Week is from October 13th-19th. It is important to shed light on OCD because your knowledge can make a difference.
Cary M Hamilton
Oct 15, 20244 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 M. Hamilton
Oct 4, 20246 min read
Embracing Diversity and Love
As the vibrant colors of summer bloom around us, we step into a month of celebration, reflection, and advocacy: Pride Month.
Cary M. Hamilton
Jun 1, 20243 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
Cary Hamilton
Oct 29, 20234 min read
The Silent Crisis: Unmasking ADHD in Our Girls
ADHD in girls might manifest differently, but it's not an enigma.
Cary M. Hamilton
Oct 28, 20234 min read
Navigating The Maze That Is ADHD
October is here, and so is ADHD Awareness Month. It is a time to shed light on the complexities of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Cary M Hamilton
Oct 18, 20235 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
Cary M Hamilton
Oct 18, 20234 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 16, 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
Nov 2, 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 29, 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...
Celia Courser and Cary M. Hamilton
Oct 27, 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...
Cary M Hamilton
Oct 26, 20214 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
Celia Courser and Cary M. Hamilton
Oct 20, 20213 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
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Oct 14, 20205 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
Oct 9, 20207 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 & Sarah Moran
Oct 16, 20196 min read
Why Deep Breathing Can Be Helpful for Anxiety—According to Science
As it turns out, there are lots of good reasons to employ deep breathing as a calming tool, according to science.
Katrina Swenson & Cary M. Hamilton
Feb 1, 20192 min read
The Impact of Autism on Marriages
As humans, we’re wired for survival before anything else. And Autism often serves as a threat to this survival. To understand how, you need
Guest Blog by Amber Lewter of Love Acumen
Dec 1, 20185 min read
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