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I Don’t Have My Sh*t Together - I Just Have Tools
A parent said to me recently, “You’ve got a neurodiverse child, how do you seem so put together?” I actually laughed. Like, out loud. The...

Jisel Motbey
9 hours ago3 min read


Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD): What It Looks Like in Neurodivergent Kids (Especially PDAers)
And how we can support them with safety, softness, and co-regulation You say a simple “not right now” and suddenly your child is on the...

Jisel Motbey
Aug 83 min read


Self-Care for Parents of Neurodivergent Kids Because you matter too.
When you’re parenting a neurodivergent child, the world often tells you to “just take care of yourself.” As if it’s that simple. As if...

Jisel Motbey
Jul 73 min read


PDA and Name-Calling: It’s Not Personal (Even When It Feels That Way)
If you live or work with a child who has a PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) profile, chances are you’ve heard it all: “You’re the...

Jisel Motbey
Jun 123 min read


What Does “Low Demand” Actually Look Like?
If you’ve been learning about PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), you’ve probably come across the phrase “low demand approach.” But what...

Jisel Motbey
May 183 min read


School Refusal and PDA: When Safety Comes Before Attendance
If you’re parenting or working with a child who has a PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) profile, you’re likely no stranger to the term...

Jisel Motbey
May 103 min read


Setting Boundaries with a PDA Lens: It’s Possible (And Necessary!)
When you first learn about PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), it’s easy to think setting boundaries might be impossible or even...

Jisel Motbey
May 33 min read


What It’s Like Being a Neurodivergent Mum and an OT
Hi, I’m Jisel, an Occupational Therapist, business owner, and mum of two incredible girls. I’m also neurodivergent. That part of me isn’t...

Jisel Motbey
Apr 193 min read


Exploring PDA: Finding Joy in Connection, Co-Regulation, and Creative Support
Hi, I’m Jisel, an Occupational Therapist, a mum, and a passionate advocate for neurodivergent families. If you know me, you know I light...

Jisel Motbey
Apr 153 min read
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