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Nikki Butler - The Autistic Joyologist

Nikki Butler - The Autistic Joyologist

Why You Should Never Tell An Autistic Person They Don’t Look Autistic

This is what’s happening in my head every time someone tells me I don’t ‘look’ autistic. And it happens a lot.

8 min readMar 28, 2024

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Why You Should Never Tell An Autistic Person They Don’t Look Autistic

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Nikki Butler - The Autistic Joyologist

Bullying and Autism & ADHD: The Shocking Truth

TRIGGER WARNING: DISCUSSION OF BULLYING.

7 min readMar 21, 2024

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Bullying and Autism & ADHD: The Shocking Truth

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Nikki Butler - The Autistic Joyologist

Autistic Burnout: What Is It? And, Can We Avoid It?

I’ve had so many conversations about autistic burnout; it’s something that so many of us experience. Recently, I was asked for a definition…

10 min readMar 19, 2024

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Autistic Burnout: What Is It? And, Can We Avoid It?

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Nikki Butler - The Autistic Joyologist

My FIVE Top Strategies For Autistic ADHD Entrepreneurs

I was diagnosed autistic and ADHD around eight years into my entrepreneurial journey. Before that, I’d spent over a decade in legal…

9 min readMar 16, 2024

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My FIVE Top Strategies For Autistic ADHD Entrepreneurs

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Nikki Butler - The Autistic Joyologist

Dating and Relationship Difficulties as An Autistic ADHD Woman

TRIGGER WARNING: DISCUSSION OF COERCIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND GASLIGHTING

8 min readMar 15, 2024

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Dating and Relationship Difficulties as An Autistic ADHD Woman

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Nikki Butler - The Autistic Joyologist

Picky Eating Habits & Food Sensory Issues as An Autistic ADHD Adult

My sensory challenges as an autistic ADHD’er are vast, and not least are the ones I experience with food.

7 min readMar 14, 2024

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Picky Eating Habits & Food Sensory Issues as An Autistic ADHD Adult

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Nikki Butler - The Autistic Joyologist

A Triggering Conversation As An Autistic ADHD Women

It wasn’t fun, and I wasn’t cool about it.

6 min readMar 13, 2024

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A Triggering Conversation As An Autistic ADHD Women

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Nikki Butler - The Autistic Joyologist

Was Getting An Adult Autism and ADHD Diagnosis Worth It?

I am frequently asked whether getting an autism and ADHD diagnosis in my forties was worth it. It comes up a lot in conversations with…

9 min readMar 12, 2024

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Was Getting An Adult Autism and ADHD Diagnosis Worth It?

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The Intersection of Misogyny & Ableism For Autistic and ADHD Women

Honestly, this is why I use my voice. To support autistic and ADHD females. Not because I don’t care about autistic and ADHD males, I truly…

7 min readMar 10, 2024

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The Intersection of Misogyny & Ableism For Autistic and ADHD Women

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Five Things I Wish You Knew About My Autism and ADHD (AuDHD)

There are so many myths and misconceptions about autism and ADHD, especially in females. It’s a massive part of the reason why I get so…

9 min readMar 9, 2024

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Five Things I Wish You Knew About My Autism and ADHD (AuDHD)

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Nikki Butler - The Autistic Joyologist

Nikki Butler - The Autistic Joyologist

Supporting autistic, ADHD & neuro-curious women to create fulfilling and happy lives, whilst smashing apart outdated stereotypes & inspiring future generations

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