Autism Spectrum Disorder & Gender Dysphoria: The Story Of TV Star Tylan Grant
The Hidden 20%24 Juli 2024

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


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