My Friend Autism
My Friend Autism with Orion Kelly is a podcast breaking down barriers, stigma and misconceptions around Autism, while providing validation and support for Autistic people and their loved ones. Host Orion Kelly is proudly Autistic.
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Mar 6, 2026
Mar 6, 2026
55 min
On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores the topic of sensory traits in autism and how they can present in adults. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and advocate. Find out more about his podcast and YouTube channel's at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
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Feb 27, 2026
Feb 27, 2026
42 min
On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores how buddhist wisdom can help Autistic people thrive in life. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and advocate. Find out more about his podcast and YouTube channel's at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
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Feb 20, 2026
Feb 20, 2026
1hr 21 sec
On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores how social stories can have a lasting and powerful impact on Autistic people of all ages. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and advocate. Find out more about his podcast and YouTube channel's at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
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Feb 13, 2026
Feb 13, 2026
25 min
On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores some new research revealing four genetic Autism subtypes. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and advocate. Find out more about his podcast and YouTube channel's at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
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Feb 6, 2026
Feb 6, 2026
24 min
On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores the topic of Ambiverts, Introverts and Autism. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and advocate. Find out more about his podcast and YouTube channel's at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
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Jul 25, 2025
Jul 25, 2025
47 min
On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores the topic of Interoception and Autism. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and advocate. Find out more about his podcast and YouTube channel's at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
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Jun 27, 2025
Jun 27, 2025
44 min
On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores the topic of Autistic regression in adults. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and advocate. Find out more about his podcast and YouTube channel's at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
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Jun 20, 2025
Jun 20, 2025
1hr 4 min
On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores the topic of masking autism for Autistic adults. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and advocate. Find out more about his podcast and YouTube channel's at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
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Jun 13, 2025
Jun 13, 2025
42 min
On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores the topic of Autistic diagnosis challenges for adults. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and advocate. Find out more about his podcast and YouTube channel's at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
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Jun 6, 2025
Jun 6, 2025
54 min
On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores the topic of Autistic elopement. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and advocate. Find out more about his podcast and YouTube channel's at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
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May 30, 2025
May 30, 2025
47 min
On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores the topic of mast cells, brain inflammation and autism. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and advocate. Find out more about his podcast and YouTube channel's at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
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May 16, 2025
May 16, 2025
40 min
On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly provides some practical strategies to identify and navigate bullying for Autistic people and their loved ones. Orion Kelly is an Autistic YouTuber, podcaster, author, actor and advocate. Find out more about his podcast and YouTube channel's at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
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May 9, 2025
May 9, 2025
1hr 1 min
On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly provides some practical strategies to master relationships for Autistic people and their loved ones. 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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Apr 24, 2025
Apr 24, 2025
1hr 11 sec
On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly responds to and unpacks the comments made by RFK Jr on 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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Feb 28, 2025
Feb 28, 2025
48 min
On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores the topic of lesser known Autistic traits in 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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Feb 21, 2025
Feb 21, 2025
26 min
On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores the topic of hypermobility, EDS 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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Feb 14, 2025
Feb 14, 2025
21 min
On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores the topic of PMDD and how it impacts 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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Feb 7, 2025
Feb 7, 2025
1hr 5 min
On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores the topic of demand avoidance and how it impacts 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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Oct 25, 2024
Oct 25, 2024
53 min
On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores the topic of demand avoidance and how it impacts Autistic kids. 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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Oct 18, 2024
Oct 18, 2024
56 min
On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores the topic of Autistic shutdowns. 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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Aug 23, 2024
Aug 23, 2024
41 min
On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores the topic of Autistic love languages. 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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Jul 5, 2024
Jul 5, 2024
48 min
On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores hidden Autistic traits in 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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Jun 21, 2024
Jun 21, 2024
43 min
On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores some recent research into the Bystander Effect and 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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May 24, 2024
May 24, 2024
53 min
On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion Kelly explores the topic of Fawning 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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May 3, 2024
May 3, 2024
41 min
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 channels at Orion's website: https://orionkelly.com.au
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Apr 19, 2024
Apr 19, 2024
22 min
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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Apr 5, 2024
Apr 5, 2024
51 min
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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Mar 22, 2024
Mar 22, 2024
40 min
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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Mar 8, 2024
Mar 8, 2024
45 min
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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Feb 2, 2024
Feb 2, 2024
28 min
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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Nov 10, 2023
Nov 10, 2023
50 min
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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Nov 3, 2023
Nov 3, 2023
53 min
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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Oct 28, 2023
Oct 28, 2023
1hr 9 sec
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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Oct 20, 2023
Oct 20, 2023
55 min
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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Sep 22, 2023
Sep 22, 2023
27 min
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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Sep 15, 2023
Sep 15, 2023
40 min
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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Sep 2, 2023
Sep 2, 2023
28 min
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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Aug 26, 2023
Aug 26, 2023
38 min
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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Aug 12, 2023
Aug 12, 2023
38 min
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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Aug 5, 2023
Aug 5, 2023
33 min
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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Jul 29, 2023
Jul 29, 2023
42 min
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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Jul 22, 2023
Jul 22, 2023
27 min
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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Jul 8, 2023
Jul 8, 2023
30 min
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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May 28, 2023
May 28, 2023
30 min
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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May 21, 2023
May 21, 2023
27 min
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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May 14, 2023
May 14, 2023
34 min
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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May 7, 2023
May 7, 2023
35 min
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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Apr 30, 2023
Apr 30, 2023
39 min
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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Apr 19, 2023
Apr 19, 2023
43 min
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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Apr 1, 2023
Apr 1, 2023
35 min
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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