My Friend Autism

By Orion Kelly

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What's My Friend Autism about?

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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My Friend Autism episodes:

05.24.2024
Fawning & Autism
On this episode of ’My Friend Autism’, Orion Kelly explores the topic of Fawning and Autism.
05.03.2024
Autism Feels... Part Four (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.
04.19.2024
Nonverbal Learning Disorder & Autism
On this episode of ’My Friend Autism’, Orion Kelly explores the topic of Nonverbal Learning Disorder and Autism.
04.05.2024
Why Autism Awareness is Unhelpful
On this episode of ’My Friend Autism’, Orion Kelly explores the topic of Autism awareness campaigns.
03.21.2024
Selective Amnesia in Autism
On this episode of ’My Friend Autism’, Orion Kelly explores the topic of selective amnesia in Autistic people.
03.08.2024
What You Must Know About the Autistic Person in Your Life
On this episode of ’My Friend Autism’, Orion Kelly shares 10 must know things that you need to know about your Autistic partner.
02.02.2024
Autism is NOT Special
On this episode of ’My Friend Autism’, Orion Kelly explores the toxic narrative and portrayal of Autistic people.
11.10.2023
Rude or Autistic
On this episode of ’My Friend Autism’, Orion Kelly explores why Autistic people can seem rude.
11.03.2023
Stimming for Autistic Adults
On this episode of ’My Friend Autism’, Orion Kelly explores the topic of stimming and it’s importance for Autistic adults.
10.27.2023
Autistic Burnout - Strategies to Thrive Again
On this episode of ’My Friend Autism’, Orion Kelly explores the topic of Autistic Burnout.
10.20.2023
Unmasking After a Late Autism Diagnosis
On this episode of ’My Friend Autism’, Orion Kelly explores the topic of unmasking for late diagnosed Autistic people.
09.22.2023
Palilalia & Autism
On this episode of ’My Friend Autism’, Orion Kelly explores the topic of Palilalia & Autism.
09.15.2023
Anxiety & Autism
On this episode of ’My Friend Autism’, Orion Kelly explores the topic of anxiety & Autism.
09.02.2023
ADHD & Autism
On this episode of ’My Friend Autism’, Orion Kelly explores the topic of ADHD & Autism.
08.26.2023
Autistic Inertia
On this episode of ’My Friend Autism’, Orion Kelly explores the topic of Autistic Inertia.
08.12.2023
Cassandra Syndrome & Neurodiverse Relationships
On this episode of ’My Friend Autism’, Orion Kelly explores the topic of Cassandra syndrome.
08.05.2023
Grief & Autism - Grieving Differently
On this episode of ’My Friend Autism’ Orion Kelly explores the topic of grief and autism.
07.29.2023
Sleep Difficulties & Autism
On this episode of ’My Friend Autism’ Orion Kelly explores the topic of sleep difficulties and autism.
07.22.2023
Late Autism Diagnosis
On this episode of ’My Friend Autism’ Orion Kelly explores the topic of late diagnosis for Autistic people.
07.08.2023
Mind Blindness Explained
On this episode of ’My Friend Autism’ Orion Kelly explores the topic of Mind Blindness.
05.27.2023
Trauma & Autism
On this episode of ’My Friend Autism’ Orion Kelly explores the topic of trauma and autism.
05.20.2023
Alice in Wonderland Syndrome & Autism
On this episode of ’My Friend Autism’ Orion Kelly explores the topic of Alice in Wonderland Syndrome.
05.13.2023
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
On this episode of ’My Friend Autism’ Orion Kelly explores the topic of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria.
05.06.2023
High Masking Autistic Women
On this episode of ’My Friend Autism’ Orion Kelly explores the topic of diagnosis for high masking Autistic women.
04.29.2023
Fired For Being Autistic
On this episode of ’My Friend Autism’ Orion Kelly explores the topic of employment and autism.
04.18.2023
Autistic Stories Featuring Josephine Moon
On this episode of ’My Friend Autism’ Orion Kelly is joined by internationally acclaimed Autistic author Josephine Moon.
03.31.2023
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.
02.24.2023
Eating Habits & Autism
On this episode of ’My Friend Autism’ Orion Kelly explores the topic of eating habits and autism.
02.17.2023
Disclosing an Autism Diagnosis
On this episode of ’My Friend Autism’ Orion Kelly explores the topic of disclosing an autism diagnosis.
02.10.2023
How to Beat Demand Avoidance
On this episode of ’My Friend Autism’ Orion Kelly explores the topic of how to overcome demand avoidance.
02.08.2023
Demand Avoidance & Autism
On this episode of ’My Friend Autism’ Orion Kelly explores the topic of demand avoidance and autism.
02.03.2023
How to STOP Autistic Burnout
On this episode of ’My Friend Autism’ Orion Kelly shares his key strategies to avoid Autistic burnout.
02.01.2023
Echolalia Explained
Orion Kelly explores the topic of Echolalia, what it is, and why Autistic people do it.
01.28.2023
Autism Feels... Part Two (What Does Autism Feel Like)
Orion Kelly takes you inside the mind of an Autistic person so that you can experience what autism feels like.
01.28.2023
Autism Feels... Part One (What Does Autism Feel Like)
Orion Kelly takes you inside the mind of an Autistic person so that you can experience what autism feels like.
04.05.2022
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...
03.16.2022
Autistic Meltdowns Explained
On this episode of ’My Friend Autism’ Orion Kelly explores the topic of Autistic meltdowns.
02.22.2022
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.
02.16.2022
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.
12.07.2021
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...
11.30.2021
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...
11.23.2021
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...
11.10.2021
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...
11.03.2021
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...
10.27.2021
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...
10.05.2021
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...
09.09.2021
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,...
04.30.2021
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...
02.10.2021
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...
01.21.2021
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...

What's My Friend Autism about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

My Friend Autism episodes:

Fawning & Autism

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

Nonverbal Learning Disorder & Autism

Why Autism Awareness is Unhelpful

Selective Amnesia in Autism

What You Must Know About the Autistic Person in Your Life

Autism is NOT Special

Rude or Autistic

Stimming for Autistic Adults

Autistic Burnout - Strategies to Thrive Again

Unmasking After a Late Autism Diagnosis

Palilalia & Autism

Anxiety & Autism

ADHD & Autism

Autistic Inertia

Cassandra Syndrome & Neurodiverse Relationships

Grief & Autism - Grieving Differently

Sleep Difficulties & Autism

Late Autism Diagnosis

Mind Blindness Explained

Trauma & Autism

Alice in Wonderland Syndrome & Autism

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria

High Masking Autistic Women

Fired For Being Autistic

Autistic Stories Featuring Josephine Moon

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

Eating Habits & Autism

Disclosing an Autism Diagnosis

How to Beat Demand Avoidance

Demand Avoidance & Autism

How to STOP Autistic Burnout

Echolalia Explained

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

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

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

Autistic Meltdowns Explained

Signs & Traits Of Autism | Could You Be Autistic?

You’re Not Autistic!

Identity First vs Person First Language

Autistic Burnout

Hidden Disability

How to Help Autistic People in Your Life

Sexuality, Gender & Autism

Early Intervention Therapies

Love On The Spectrum Season 2 Review

Autistic Opinion on Spectrum 10K

Why I Dropped Out Of Law School

Busting Autism Myths

Adult Diagnosis (Orion’s Story)

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