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I'm Literally Lost
I want to explore why my literal interpretation of words isn’t about being difficult or clever—it’s simply how my mind works.

Ryan Burbank
Dec 31, 20233 min read


Invalidated
Don’t blame it on the autism.” Even typing it out makes me wince. These few words carry a weight of misunderstanding that I want to discuss.

Ryan Burbank
Dec 24, 20233 min read


I Confuse YOU?
Today, I’m unpacking the persistent experience of confusion—not the occasional kind, but the type that comes with being neurodivergent

Ryan Burbank
Dec 17, 20232 min read


The Power of an Answer
The need for my questions to be answered isn’t just about curiosity—it’s about figuring out how the world works

Ryan Burbank
Dec 10, 20233 min read


Autism in Girls: A Call for Clarity, Awareness and Understanding
I’m diving into the challenges and nuances of identifying and understanding ASD in girls.

Ryan Burbank
Dec 3, 20233 min read


Diagnosis: Empowering Parents for the Journey
The complexities of diagnosing special needs in children, especially when it comes to recognizing ASD in girls, are overwhelming and real.

Ryan Burbank
Nov 26, 20233 min read


My Resting ASD Face
Facial expressions have always been challenging for me—both in how I use them and how I interpret them.

Ryan Burbank
Nov 19, 20233 min read


DiagKNOWsis
In the messy, unpredictable journey of life, nothing has tested my strength more than the moment my daughter was diagnosed with autism at 3

Ryan Burbank
Nov 15, 20232 min read


Boys and Emotions
Let’s explore some key steps and strategies to support boys in embracing their emotional lives.

Ryan Burbank
Nov 12, 20234 min read


Something So Beautiful
There is a beauty in the way a neurodivergent parent can articulate and understand the experiences of their neurodivergent child.

Ryan Burbank
Nov 4, 20232 min read


The Why of my Ways
Asking “why” has always been a fundamental part of how I understand the world, but I’ve come to realize that this simple question can...

Ryan Burbank
Oct 27, 20232 min read


Faith over Fear...
First off, I want to be clear: my faith is an important part of my life. I believe in God, and that belief gives me a sense of peace and...

Ryan Burbank
Oct 20, 20232 min read


I'm Not Selfish...
Selfishness is one of those labels that can stick to a person without a fair understanding of what’s really going on beneath the surface.

Ryan Burbank
Sep 22, 20233 min read


Under Dog...
I can feel it when it happens—the subtle shift in the air, the quick glance away, the tone that softens just enough to suggest that I’m...

Ryan Burbank
Sep 1, 20233 min read


Finding Peace and Understanding: The Journey of Adult Autism Diagnosis
Receiving an autism diagnosis in adulthood can be both a perplexing and enlightening path. It's a journey that might start without a...

Ryan Burbank
Jul 29, 20233 min read
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