Amanda Young, Author at South Shore Therapies Resource Center

About Amanda Young

Hi, I’m Amanda Young, an Occupational Therapist at South Shore Therapies who’s passionate about celebrating neurodiversity, supporting feeding development, and using a strengths-based approach to help children thrive. I believe meaningful progress happens through connection, play, and joy. Through SST’s social media, I love sharing the fun, empowering, and transformative sides of OT—while helping families feel educated, encouraged, and inspired. To learn more, visit southshoretherapies.com

Entries by Amanda Young

Autism Myths

October 8, 2025 / General Resources

Autism is not something to be cured. It's a natural variation in the way brains work. Every Autistic person has their own strengths, needs, and voice, and our role is to listen, acknowledge, and celebrate that diversity!

The Just Right Challenge

November 20, 2023 / Socio-Emotional Growth

If a task is too easy, it can be boring. If it is too hard, it can be frustrating. Finding the Just-Right-Challenge, will keep your child engaged and motivated. And it can empower your child to see that they can improve and succeed on their own.