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My Friend Autism

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Ep 40Autism 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 202335 min

Ep 39Eating 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24, 202329 min

Ep 38Disclosing 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 202329 min

Ep 37How 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10, 202324 min

Ep 36Demand 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 8, 202323 min

Ep 35How 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 3, 202324 min

Ep 34Echolalia 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 1, 202321 min

Ep 33Autism 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 28, 202324 min

Ep 32Autism 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 28, 202318 min

Ep 31The 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 5, 202231 min

Ep 30Autistic 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 16, 202225 min

Ep 29Signs & 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 22, 202227 min

Ep 28You’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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 202216 min

Ep 27Identity 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.auAll rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 7, 202122 min

Ep 26Autistic 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.auAll rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 202121 min

Ep 25Hidden 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.auAll rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 23, 202124 min

Ep 24How 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.auAll rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 10, 202125 min

Ep 23Sexuality, 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.auAll rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 3, 202115 min

Ep 22Early 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.auAll rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 27, 202125 min

Ep 21Love 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.auAll rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 5, 202140 min

Ep 20Autistic 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.auAll rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 9, 202139 min

Ep 19Why 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.auAll rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 30, 202134 min

Ep 18Busting 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.auAll rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10, 202130 min

Ep 17Adult 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.auAll rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 21, 202137 min

Ep 16Workplace 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: https://orionkelly.com.auAll rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 28, 202036 min

Ep 15Autistic 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.auAll rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 13, 202021 min

Ep 14What 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.auAll rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 25, 202039 min

Ep 13What 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 9, 202045 min

Ep 12How 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 25, 202032 min

Ep 11What 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.auAll Rights Reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 31, 202042 min

Ep 10Emotional 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23, 202033 min

Ep 9Autistic 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 3, 202030 min

Ep 7Parenting 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 201947 min

Ep 6I 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 201932 min

Ep 5Autism 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 11, 201936 min

Ep 4Autism & 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 25, 201931 min

Ep 3Understanding 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 9, 201938 min

Ep 2Identity & 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 12, 201925 min

Ep 1Finding 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 2, 20191h 1m