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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

Palilalia & Autism

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 All rights reserved.

Sep 22, 202327 minEp. 55

Anxiety & Autism

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 All rights reserved.

Sep 15, 202340 minEp. 54

ADHD & Autism

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 All rights reserved.

Sep 02, 202329 minEp. 53

Autistic Inertia

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 All rights reserved.

Aug 26, 202339 minEp. 52

Cassandra Syndrome & Neurodiverse Relationships

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 All rights reserved.

Aug 12, 202339 minEp. 51

Grief & Autism - Grieving Differently

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 All rights reserved.

Aug 05, 202333 minEp. 50

Sleep Difficulties & Autism

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 All rights reserved.

Jul 29, 202342 minEp. 49

Late Autism Diagnosis

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 All rights reserved.

Jul 22, 202328 minEp. 48

Mind Blindness Explained

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 All rights reserved.

Jul 08, 202330 minEp. 47

Trauma & Autism

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 All rights reserved.

May 27, 202331 minEp. 46

Alice in Wonderland Syndrome & Autism

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 All rights reserved.

May 20, 202328 minEp. 45

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria

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 All rights reserved.

May 13, 202334 minEp. 44

High Masking Autistic Women

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 All rights reserved.

May 06, 202336 minEp. 43

Fired For Being Autistic

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 All rights reserved.

Apr 29, 202340 minEp. 42

Autistic Stories Featuring Josephine Moon

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 All rights reserved....

Apr 18, 202343 minEp. 41

Autism Feels... Part Three (What Does Autism Feel Like)

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 All rights reserved.

Mar 31, 202335 minEp. 40

Eating Habits & Autism

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 All rights reserved.

Feb 24, 202329 minEp. 39

Disclosing an Autism Diagnosis

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 All rights reserved.

Feb 17, 202330 minEp. 38

How to Beat Demand Avoidance

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 All rights reserved.

Feb 10, 202324 minEp. 37

Demand Avoidance & Autism

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 All rights reserved.

Feb 08, 202323 minEp. 36

How to STOP Autistic Burnout

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 All rights reserved.

Feb 03, 202324 minEp. 35

Echolalia Explained

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 All rights reserved.

Feb 01, 202322 minEp. 34

Autism Feels... Part Two (What Does Autism Feel Like)

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 All rights reserved.

Jan 28, 202324 minEp. 33

Autism Feels... Part One (What Does Autism Feel Like)

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 All rights reserved.

Jan 28, 202319 minEp. 32

The Unacceptably Poor Lives of Autistic Australian’s (Senate Report on Autism)

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 All rights reserved.

Apr 05, 202231 minEp. 31

Autistic Meltdowns Explained

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 All rights reserved.

Mar 16, 202225 minEp. 30

Signs & Traits Of Autism | Could You Be Autistic?

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 All rights reserved.

Feb 22, 202228 minEp. 29

You’re Not Autistic!

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 All rights reserved.

Feb 16, 202217 minEp. 28

Identity First vs Person First Language

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.au All rights reserved.

Dec 07, 202123 minEp. 27

Autistic Burnout

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.au All rights reserved.

Nov 30, 202122 minEp. 26
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