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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Feb 24, 2023
Feb 24, 2023
29 min
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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Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
29 min
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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Feb 10, 2023
Feb 10, 2023
24 min
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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Feb 8, 2023
Feb 8, 2023
23 min
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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Feb 4, 2023
Feb 4, 2023
24 min
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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Feb 1, 2023
Feb 1, 2023
21 min
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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Jan 28, 2023
Jan 28, 2023
24 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, 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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Jan 28, 2023
Jan 28, 2023
18 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, 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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Apr 6, 2022
Apr 6, 2022
31 min
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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Mar 16, 2022
Mar 16, 2022
24 min
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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Feb 23, 2022
Feb 23, 2022
27 min
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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Feb 16, 2022
Feb 16, 2022
16 min
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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Dec 8, 2021
Dec 8, 2021
22 min
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.
Dec 1, 2021
Dec 1, 2021
21 min
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.
Nov 24, 2021
Nov 24, 2021
24 min
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.
Nov 10, 2021
Nov 10, 2021
25 min
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.
Nov 3, 2021
Nov 3, 2021
15 min
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.
Oct 27, 2021
Oct 27, 2021
24 min
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.
Oct 5, 2021
Oct 5, 2021
40 min
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.
Sep 9, 2021
Sep 9, 2021
38 min
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.
Apr 30, 2021
Apr 30, 2021
34 min
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.
Feb 10, 2021
Feb 10, 2021
30 min
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.
Jan 22, 2021
Jan 22, 2021
37 min
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.
Oct 29, 2020
Oct 29, 2020
35 min
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.
Oct 13, 2020
Oct 13, 2020
21 min
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.
Sep 25, 2020
Sep 25, 2020
39 min
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.
Sep 9, 2020
Sep 9, 2020
44 min
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
Aug 25, 2020
Aug 25, 2020
31 min
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
Jul 31, 2020
Jul 31, 2020
42 min
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.
Jun 24, 2020
Jun 24, 2020
33 min
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
Jun 3, 2020
Jun 3, 2020
30 min
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.
Dec 16, 2019
Dec 16, 2019
47 min
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.
Nov 25, 2019
Nov 25, 2019
32 min
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
Nov 11, 2019
Nov 11, 2019
36 min
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.
Oct 25, 2019
Oct 25, 2019
31 min
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.
Oct 9, 2019
Oct 9, 2019
38 min
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.
Sep 12, 2019
Sep 12, 2019
25 min
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.
Sep 2, 2019
Sep 2, 2019
1hr 1 min
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.