My Friend Autism
Orion Kelly
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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Sep 25, 2020 • 40min
What 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.au
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Sep 9, 2020 • 45min
What 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
Aug 25, 2020 • 32min
How 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
Jul 31, 2020 • 43min
What 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.au
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Jun 23, 2020 • 33min
Emotional 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
Jun 3, 2020 • 30min
Autistic 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.
Dec 16, 2019 • 47min
Parenting 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.
Nov 25, 2019 • 32min
I 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
Nov 11, 2019 • 37min
Autism 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.
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Oct 25, 2019 • 31min
Autism & 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.
