Autism Spectrum Disorder & Gender Dysphoria: The Story Of TV Star Tylan Grant

At just 16, Tylan Grant made history as the first black actor to
portray an autistic character on mainstream TV, winning multiple
awards. His role in Hollyoaks mirrors his own experiences with
gender identity and neurodivergence.


In this chat with Ben, Tylan discusses the link between Autism
and gender dysphoria, his experience on the Hollyoaks set,
transcendental meditation, and managing social anxiety.


0:00 Introduction


1:40 Autism & Identity


8:47 Tylan's Special Interest


11:15 Tylan's Neurodivergent Family


14:36 Hollyoaks


18:27 Neurodivergence & Gender Dysphoria


25:17 The Neurodivergent Sixth Sense


27:05 Neurodivergence, Anxiety and Transcendental Meditation


31:18 Neurodiversity and Socialising


37:00 Tylan's 3 Special Interests


43:00 Tylan's Brain


45:07 Tylan's Message For Young Neurodivergent People


48:25 Finishing With Hollyoaks And The Future


51:55 Post Hangout Anxiety


54:43 Ad


Follow & subscribe…


 


Website: www.hidden20.org


Instagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcast


Ben Branson @seedlip_ben


Tylan Grant @hxpefully


If you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green
dot" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All
proceeds go to the charity.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.