
My Friend Autism
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.
Latest episodes

Feb 3, 2023 • 24min
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
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Feb 1, 2023 • 22min
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
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Jan 28, 2023 • 24min
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
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Jan 28, 2023 • 19min
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
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Apr 5, 2022 • 31min
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
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Mar 16, 2022 • 25min
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
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Feb 22, 2022 • 28min
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
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Feb 16, 2022 • 17min
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
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Dec 7, 2021 • 23min
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
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Nov 30, 2021 • 22min
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
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