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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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Episodes

Hidden Disability

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.au All rights reserved.

Nov 23, 202124 minEp. 25

How to Help Autistic People in Your Life

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.au All rights reserved.

Nov 10, 202125 minEp. 24

Sexuality, Gender & Autism

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.au All rights reserved.

Nov 03, 202116 minEp. 23

Early Intervention Therapies

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.au All rights reserved.

Oct 27, 202125 minEp. 22

Love On The Spectrum Season 2 Review

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.au All rights reserved.

Oct 05, 202140 minEp. 21

Autistic Opinion on Spectrum 10K

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.au All rights reserved.

Sep 09, 202139 minEp. 20

Why I Dropped Out Of Law School

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.au Al...

Apr 30, 202134 minEp. 19

Busting Autism Myths

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.au All rights reserved.

Feb 10, 202131 minEp. 18

Adult Diagnosis (Orion’s Story)

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.au All rights reserved....

Jan 21, 202137 minEp. 17

Workplace Discrimination

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: http...

Oct 28, 202036 minEp. 16

Autistic Masking

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.au All rights reserved.

Oct 13, 202021 minEp. 15

What it Feels Like to be an Autistic Child

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.au All rights reserved.

Sep 25, 202040 minEp. 14

What it’s Like to be the Mother of an Autistic Child

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

Sep 09, 202045 minEp. 13

How Does an Autistic Dad Raise an Autistic Child?

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

Aug 25, 202032 minEp. 12

What it Feels Like to be Autistic

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.au All Rights Reserved.

Jul 31, 202043 minEp. 11

Emotional Intelligence

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 23, 202033 minEp. 10

Autistic Advocacy

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.

Jun 03, 202030 minEp. 9

Parenting Autistic Kids

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.

Dec 16, 201947 minEp. 7

I CAN Network

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 25, 201932 minEp. 6

Autism Camp

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.

Nov 11, 201937 minEp. 5

Autism & Drowning

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 25, 201931 minEp. 4

Understanding Autism

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.

Oct 09, 201938 minEp. 3

Identity & Autism

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 12, 201926 minEp. 2

Finding My Place on the Spectrum

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.

Sep 02, 20191 hr 1 minEp. 1
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