
 Meet My Autistic Brain  Autism Feels...An Earthling's Guide
 Jun 24, 2024 
 Orion Kelly, an autistic individual, shares his journey of self-identification, being an autistic father, and partner. Topics include debunking stereotypes, empowering through content creation, challenges of co-occurring conditions, communication struggles, differentiating shutdowns, meltdowns, and burnouts, navigating demand avoidance, and promoting autism awareness through his book.  
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 4min 
 Empowering Through Content Creation and Community Building 
 04:15 • 8min 
 Challenges of Co-Occurring Conditions and Communication in Autism 
 12:12 • 12min 
 Exploring the Differences Between Shutdowns, Meltdowns, and Burnout in Autism 
 23:46 • 5min 
 Navigating Demand Avoidance in Autism 
 29:00 • 12min 
 Exploring 'Autism Feels...An Earthling's Guide' and Promoting Autism Awareness 
 40:53 • 3min 

