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.

Episodes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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PMDD and Autism

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Fawning & Autism

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Rude or Autistic

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

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

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

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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Palilalia & Autism

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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Anxiety & Autism

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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ADHD & Autism

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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Autistic Inertia

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

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

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

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

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

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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Trauma & Autism

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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