How Does An AUTISTIC Dad, Raise An AUTISTIC Child? My Personal Experiences

Hi! I'm Orion Kelly and I'm Autistic. On this video I share personal insights and experiences on being an #actuallyautistic dad, raising an #autistic son. I discuss my son's diagnosis, pre diagnosis parenting challenges, benefits of a diagnosis, and the challenges I face as an Autistic dad. #orionkelly #autism #autismparenting

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Orion Kelly is an #ActuallyAutistic vlogger (YouTuber), podcaster, radio host, actor, keynote speaker and Autistic advocate based in Australia. Orion is all about helping you increase your understanding, acceptance and appreciation of Autistic people.

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[MomontheSpectrum]

“The people you love the most are going to get treated the worst.” 💔 so true.

[MomontheSpectrum]

Orion, wow. Thanks for again shedding so much light on autistic experiences. I totally agree that I have to suppress my autistic reactions in order to care for my kids. I don’t get to check out when I’m in meltdown. I have to push through. It’s hard. But I love them so much and being a mom is a gift. Thank you for sharing your experiences!

[matthewbalch]

Being Autistic/ADHD as a dad can be very challenging. My daughter (not autistic) loves doing role playing games and it can nearly put my into meltdowns. I feel so bad for feeling that way and try to push through, but it can be exhausting and make me feel like a bad dad. I would definitely say I'm a hands on dad, and I love her so much, but the triggers are really tough. The suppression often lead me to burnout.

[KPaul]

Thank you for your time making these videos. My son was just diagnosed at 7 and I to just realized I am autistic at 41. Please keep doing these videos.

[MomontheSpectrum]

Yes - it’s never just “jumping on the trampoline.” Theres always another level of involvement! My daughter always has a complex set of rules to follow for her “games.”

[helenburke]

I am from the UK...I am 61 and had a father who had undiagnosed autism...I only worked out he had it after he died and I got diagnosed dyslexic with autistic traits...it was then I worked out what was wrong with my dad...and why I received this certain form of abuse from him which had effected me the rest of my life...causing me to attract narcissistic partners because I thought it was normal...thankfully I am now single...listening to this video about temper out bursts sounds exactly like my dad...but by today's standards are classed as:...'AUTISTIC MELT DOWNS'....sounds exactly like my dad...as for the personal boundries thing...my dad has no personal boundries with me...one example here...when I was 12 and was developing a ladies body, I used to rebel against getting in the bath with my younger brother...my dad was slow at catching on...he used to see it as being naughty to not share a bath with my brother when he was trying to save money on water and electricity and punished me for being a naughty girl for not sharing the bath with my brother...oh the list of stories goes on...it has taken me all these years to over come the trauma...there was no help for daughters of autistic fathers back in the 60's and 70's...all I can do now is keep going forward...and keep listening to these videos on YouTube on autistic fathers to search for a bigger understanding and a peace of mind so that I can forgive my father...and by writing this, I hope I am helping other ladies of my age group who also went through what I went through with an undiagnosed autistic father from the 1960's and 1970's.

[MomontheSpectrum]

Can totally relate to my stims triggering my autistic son! I’ll repeat words and he covers his ears and starts crying. But his stims drive me nuts!

[borninussr]

I can relate to almost every word you have said. I am an autistic dad with an autistic son, and I would have not find out that I am autistic if not for my child. Just like you, I saw myself in my son, which lead me to re-discover myself in a new way. Thanks for this video.

[nanimalgirlEssie]

Incredibly helpful video. Especially about how kids' stuff can trigger neurodivergent (if you will) adults, and vice versa. Thank you for this video!

[tammarataylor]

This was very good! Thank you!! I’d like to know about autistic parents, parenting autist teenagers.

[andreaharmon]

Wow! Thank you so much for this video. Before I considered autism I knew 100% that I had big time triggers. Now as a wife and mom, my family self regulates (stims) in ways that trigger me. Big time. As I've learned about stimming I've come to realize that's what my family is doing.
So it's a relief to hear that others stimming can be a trigger for me.

Thanks for your video.

[divinelotus]

"Hang on a second! This is ME!" Literally, ME today. 😭😭😭

[apennyforyouraspiethoughts]

Great topic. I was diagnosed as autistic 4 years ago, and my wife and myself are looking to get our 8 year old daughter tested soon. Thank you for sharing.

[casuallygame]

Thanks for being a voice out there that us who are hidden away can resonate with.

[BrokeStudentBeauty]

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and insight! It's very helpful for me as a neurotypical person to have more understanding and empathy for the neuro diverse people in my life!

[rkgomes]

I don’t want to detract from your wonderful content — HOWEVAH!! I am from Hawaii, and I LOVE AAALL of your SHIRTS!!!! the blue lightning in the background is good/soothing!

[ninjamissaproductions]

This helps me. Thank you for sharing your story. I am undiagnosed at this point but I'm certain I am autistic. And am sure my son is as well. 🥰

[chrispbacon]

Gasoline? You are a very naughty boy Orion. Good video, thanks Patrick from Melbourne.

[kylewatkins]

I watched your video because I am struggling like you. It’s been very hard and this helped me…

[ponylover]

My son is almost 5. We are still fighting for better communication. He is getting better but it’s hard. Potty training isn’t working. He was diagnosed at 6 months old. It’s been a rough journey so far.