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
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Friday Sep 25, 2020
Friday Sep 25, 2020
On this episode of 'My Friend Autism', Orion opens up about what it feels like to be an Autistic child. 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.
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
On a NEW episode of ‘My Friend Autism’ Orion is joined by author, researcher & psychologist Liz Smalley. Liz & Orion chat about her new book, ‘When Autism Is Tearing You Apart: A Mother’s Recovery Guide to Finding Courage, Confidence, Calm & Compassion’.For more: https://orionkelly.com.au
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
How does an Autistic Dad raise an Autistic Son? On a NEW episode of ‘My Friend Autism’ Orion Kelly shares his challenges, fears and highlights of being an Autistic Dad raising an Autistic Son.For more: https://orionkelly.com.au
Friday Jul 31, 2020
Friday Jul 31, 2020
On this episode of ‘My Friend Autism’ Orion opens up to explore what it feels like to be Autistic. It’s raw, honest, sometimes confronting, and it will improve your understanding of Autistic people. For more: https://orionkelly.com.auAll Rights Reserved.
Wednesday Jun 24, 2020
Wednesday Jun 24, 2020
On this episode of ‘My Friend Autism’ Orion is joined by Paul from Aspergers From the Inside. Paul and Orion explore how improving our emotional intelligence can help overcome some Autistic challenges. Plus, Orion opens up about his own Autistic journey to break down barriers, stigma and misconceptions around autism. All rights reserved.Learn more: https://emotionsexplained.com.au
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
On this episode of ‘My Friend Autism’ Orion shares some exciting new ways he's connecting with you and making the world a better place for Autistic people. Plus, he opens up about his own Autistic journey to break down barriers, stigma and misconceptions around autism.
Monday Dec 16, 2019
Monday Dec 16, 2019
On this episode of ‘My Friend Autism’ Orion is joined by autism advocate and host of ‘The Parenting Spectrum’, Travis Saunders. Travis has devoted his life to advocating for autistic people, including his son Patch. Plus Travis tells Orion what he thinks every parent of an autistic child should know.
Monday Nov 25, 2019
Monday Nov 25, 2019
On this episode Orion is joined by the Founder and Chief Enabling Officer of the I CAN Network, Chris Varney. Chris, who himself is autistic, is all about empowering autistic people with an ‘I CAN’ attitude. Hear how his programs are helping schools celebrate the individual strengths of people on the autism spectrum.Learn more: https://www.icannetwork.com.au
Monday Nov 11, 2019
Monday Nov 11, 2019
On this episode of ‘My Friend Autism’ Orion is joined by the Founder & CEO of Autism Camp Australia, Rachel Rowe. Rachel is using her own experiences raising an autistic child to create a game changing holiday camp for the whole family.
Friday Oct 25, 2019
Friday Oct 25, 2019
Autistic people are 160 times more likely to drown than their peers. On this episode of ‘My Friend Autism’ Orion is joined by the Founder & Clinical Director of Autism Swim, Erika Gleeson. Erika tells us about her life changing learn to swim program every parent of autistic children must hear. Plus, Orion provides personal insights and experiences to better understand what being Autistic is like.
Wednesday Oct 09, 2019
Wednesday Oct 09, 2019
On this episode of ‘My Friend Autism’ Orion shares a fantastic resource from Amaze on understanding Autism. Plus, he provides personal insights and experiences to better understand what being Autistic is like.
Thursday Sep 12, 2019
Thursday Sep 12, 2019
On this episode of My Friend Autism, Orion is joined by Jennifer Schwarz from Charles Sturt University. We discuss a new research study on identity and how people see themselves in relation to autism.
Monday Sep 02, 2019
Monday Sep 02, 2019
On the debut episode of My Friend Autism Orion is joined by his wife Renee and Dr Tom Tutton from Autism Spectrum Australia. Orion shares his personal story of finding his place on the spectrum and how the diagnosis has changed his life.