My Friend Autism

My Friend Autism with Orion Kelly is a podcast breaking down barriers, stigma and misconceptions around Autism, while raising the level of understanding, appreciation and acceptance of the Autistic community. Host Orion Kelly is proudly Autistic.

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Episodes

7 days ago

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores the topic of Nonverbal Learning Disorder and Autism. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts & YouTube videos at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
 
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Friday Apr 05, 2024

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores the topic of Autism awareness campaigns. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts & YouTube videos at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
 
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Selective Amnesia in Autism

Friday Mar 22, 2024

Friday Mar 22, 2024

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores the topic of selective amnesia in Autistic people. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts & YouTube videos at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
 
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Friday Mar 08, 2024

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly shares 10 must know things that you need to know about your Autistic partner. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts & YouTube videos at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
 
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Autism is NOT Special

Friday Feb 02, 2024

Friday Feb 02, 2024

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores the toxic narrative and portrayal of Autistic people. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts & YouTube videos at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
 
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Rude or Autistic

Friday Nov 10, 2023

Friday Nov 10, 2023

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores why Autistic people can seem rude. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts & YouTube videos at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
 
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Stimming for Autistic Adults

Friday Nov 03, 2023

Friday Nov 03, 2023

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores the topic of stimming and it's importance for Autistic adults. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts & YouTube videos at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
 
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Saturday Oct 28, 2023

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores the topic of Autistic Burnout. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts & YouTube videos at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
 
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Friday Oct 20, 2023

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores the topic of unmasking for late diagnosed Autistic people. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts & YouTube videos at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
 
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Palilalia & Autism

Friday Sep 22, 2023

Friday Sep 22, 2023

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores the topic of Palilalia & Autism. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts & YouTube videos at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
 
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Anxiety & Autism

Friday Sep 15, 2023

Friday Sep 15, 2023

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores the topic of anxiety & Autism. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts & YouTube videos at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
 
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ADHD & Autism

Saturday Sep 02, 2023

Saturday Sep 02, 2023

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores the topic of ADHD & Autism. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts & YouTube videos at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
 
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Autistic Inertia

Saturday Aug 26, 2023

Saturday Aug 26, 2023

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores the topic of Autistic Inertia. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts & YouTube videos at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
 
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Saturday Aug 12, 2023

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores the topic of Cassandra syndrome. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts & YouTube videos at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
 
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Saturday Aug 05, 2023

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism' Orion Kelly explores the topic of grief and autism. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts & YouTube videos at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
 
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Sleep Difficulties & Autism

Saturday Jul 29, 2023

Saturday Jul 29, 2023

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism' Orion Kelly explores the topic of sleep difficulties and autism. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts & YouTube videos at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
 
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Late Autism Diagnosis

Saturday Jul 22, 2023

Saturday Jul 22, 2023

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism' Orion Kelly explores the topic of late diagnosis for Autistic people. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts & YouTube videos at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
 
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Mind Blindness Explained

Saturday Jul 08, 2023

Saturday Jul 08, 2023

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism' Orion Kelly explores the topic of Mind Blindness. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts & YouTube videos at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
 
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Trauma & Autism

Sunday May 28, 2023

Sunday May 28, 2023

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism' Orion Kelly explores the topic of trauma and autism. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts & YouTube videos at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
 
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Sunday May 21, 2023

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism' Orion Kelly explores the topic of Alice in Wonderland Syndrome. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts & YouTube videos at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
 
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Sunday May 14, 2023

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism' Orion Kelly explores the topic of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts & YouTube videos at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
 
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High Masking Autistic Women

Sunday May 07, 2023

Sunday May 07, 2023

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism' Orion Kelly explores the topic of diagnosis for high masking Autistic women.
Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts & YouTube videos at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
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Fired For Being Autistic

Sunday Apr 30, 2023

Sunday Apr 30, 2023

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism' Orion Kelly explores the topic of employment and autism.
Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts & YouTube videos at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
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Wednesday Apr 19, 2023

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism' Orion Kelly is joined by internationally acclaimed Autistic author Josephine Moon. Orion and Josephine explore the topic of neurodivergent story telling, Jo's late diagnosis of autism and ADHD, life as an Autistic parent, and her new book.
 
Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts & YouTube videos at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
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Saturday Apr 01, 2023

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism' Orion Kelly takes you inside the mind of an Autistic person so that you can experience what autism feels like.
Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts & YouTube videos at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
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Eating Habits & Autism

Friday Feb 24, 2023

Friday Feb 24, 2023

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism' Orion Kelly explores the topic of eating habits and autism.
Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts & YouTube videos at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
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Friday Feb 17, 2023

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism' Orion Kelly explores the topic of disclosing an autism diagnosis.
Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts & YouTube videos at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
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How to Beat Demand Avoidance

Friday Feb 10, 2023

Friday Feb 10, 2023

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism' Orion Kelly explores the topic of how to overcome demand avoidance.
Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts & YouTube videos at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
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Demand Avoidance & Autism

Wednesday Feb 08, 2023

Wednesday Feb 08, 2023

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism' Orion Kelly explores the topic of demand avoidance and autism.
Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts & YouTube videos at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
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How to STOP Autistic Burnout

Saturday Feb 04, 2023

Saturday Feb 04, 2023

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism' Orion Kelly shares his key strategies to avoid Autistic burnout.
Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, radio host, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts & YouTube videos at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
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Echolalia Explained

Wednesday Feb 01, 2023

Wednesday Feb 01, 2023

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism' Orion Kelly explores the topic of Echolalia, what it is, and why Autistic people do it.
Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, radio host, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts & YouTube videos at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
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Saturday Jan 28, 2023

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism' Orion Kelly takes you inside the mind of an Autistic person so that you can experience what autism feels like. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, radio host, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts & YouTube videos at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
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Saturday Jan 28, 2023

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism' Orion Kelly takes you inside the mind of an Autistic person so that you can experience what autism feels like. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, radio host, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts & YouTube videos at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
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Wednesday Apr 06, 2022

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism' Orion Kelly shares some confronting and astounding findings on the lives of Autistic people, uncovered by the Senate Select Committee on Autism.
 
Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, radio host, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts, YouTube videos & blogs at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
 
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Autistic Meltdowns Explained

Wednesday Mar 16, 2022

Wednesday Mar 16, 2022


On this episode of 'My Friend Autism' Orion Kelly explores the topic of Autistic meltdowns. Plus he shares the Do's and Don't's for when the Autistic person in your life is experiencing a meltdown.
 
Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, radio host, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts, YouTube videos & blogs at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
 
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Wednesday Feb 23, 2022

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism' Orion Kelly breaks down the signs and traits used to diagnose autism.
 
Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, radio host, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts, YouTube videos & blogs at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
 
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You’re Not Autistic!

Wednesday Feb 16, 2022

Wednesday Feb 16, 2022

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism' Orion Kelly explores the top 5 common reasons people use to claim he is NOT Autistic.
 
Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, radio host, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts, YouTube videos & blogs at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
 
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Wednesday Dec 08, 2021

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism' Orion Kelly explores the different ways Autistic people refer themselves using person first language or identity first language.Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, radio host, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts, YouTube videos & blogs at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.auAll rights reserved.

Autistic Burnout

Wednesday Dec 01, 2021

Wednesday Dec 01, 2021

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism' Orion Kelly explores the topic of Autistic burnout, the signs and causes, and strategies to avoid experiencing it.Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, radio host, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts, YouTube videos & blogs at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.auAll rights reserved.

Hidden Disability

Wednesday Nov 24, 2021

Wednesday Nov 24, 2021

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism' Orion Kelly highlights some popular new ways Autistic people can bring light to the challenges they face in the community, and receive assistance.Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, radio host, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts, YouTube videos & blogs at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.auAll rights reserved.

Wednesday Nov 10, 2021

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism' Orion Kelly shares tips and suggestions you can easily implement to help the Autistic person in your life.Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, radio host, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts, YouTube videos & blogs at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.auAll rights reserved.

Sexuality, Gender & Autism

Wednesday Nov 03, 2021

Wednesday Nov 03, 2021

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism' Orion explores the topic of sexuality, gender and autism. Plus he debunks some of the biggest myths around actually Autistic people and sexuality.Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, radio host, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts, YouTube videos & blogs at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.auAll rights reserved.

Early Intervention Therapies

Wednesday Oct 27, 2021

Wednesday Oct 27, 2021

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism' Orion explores the impact of early intervention therapies on Autistic people.Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, radio host, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts, YouTube videos & blogs at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.auAll rights reserved.

Tuesday Oct 05, 2021

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism' Orion shares his honest Autistic thoughts and opinions on season 2 of Love On The Spectrum.Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, radio host, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts, YouTube videos & blogs at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.auAll rights reserved.

Thursday Sep 09, 2021

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion is joined by Autistic advocate and YouTube star Hunter Hansen from The Life Autistic. Orion and Hunter explore the controversial autism research study, Spectrum 10K.Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTube vlogger, podcaster, radio host, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts, YouTube videos & blogs at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.auAll rights reserved.

Friday Apr 30, 2021

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion shares his personal experiences and challenges from studying law at university as a mature age Autistic student. Plus Orion explains why he had to quit law school and offers ways the disability supports offered by university can be improved. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTube vlogger, podcaster, radio host, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts, YouTube videos & blogs at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.auAll rights reserved.

Busting Autism Myths

Wednesday Feb 10, 2021

Wednesday Feb 10, 2021

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion debunks some of the biggest and most damaging myths around autism. From functioning labels, empathy, relationships, mental illness and intervention, Orion busts them all.Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTube vlogger, podcaster, radio host, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts, YouTube videos & blogs at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.auAll rights reserved.

Friday Jan 22, 2021

On this episode of ‘My Friend Autism’, Orion shares his personal story of how he was diagnosed as Autistic in adulthood, and why it's worth it. Plus he shares insights, experiences and traits that led him to seek an assessment.Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTube vlogger, podcaster, radio host, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out his podcasts, YouTube videos & blogs at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.auAll rights reserved.

Workplace Discrimination

Thursday Oct 29, 2020

Thursday Oct 29, 2020

On this episode of ‘My Friend Autism’, Orion explores how mainstream workplaces are discriminating against Autistic people. Orion breaks down some of the biggest barriers he has experienced as an employee of mainstream workplaces. Plus he shares personal insights into what it feels like to be an Autistic person in a neurotypical workplace.Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTube vlogger, podcaster, radio host, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out podcasts, videos & blogs: https://orionkelly.com.auAll rights reserved.

Autistic Masking

Tuesday Oct 13, 2020

Tuesday Oct 13, 2020

On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion explores the topic of Autistic masking. Plus he shares personal insights and experiences so that you can better understand what it’s like to be Autistic.Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTube vlogger, podcaster, radio host, actor and Autistic advocate. Find out more and check out podcasts, videos & blogs: https://orionkelly.com.auAll rights reserved.

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