{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/657b32c48f98e20016664592/669fd7d4677694c9278a17ab?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Autism Spectrum Disorder & Gender Dysphoria: The Story Of TV Star Tylan Grant","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/657b32c48f98e20016664592/1721752237215-17a3a65942edb7c787fd1e3f5e972f4c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>0:00 Introduction</p><p>1:40 Autism &amp; Identity</p><p>8:47 Tylan's Special Interest</p><p>11:15 Tylan's Neurodivergent Family</p><p>14:36 Hollyoaks</p><p>18:27 Neurodivergence &amp; Gender Dysphoria</p><p>25:17 The Neurodivergent Sixth Sense</p><p>27:05 Neurodivergence, Anxiety and Transcendental Meditation</p><p>31:18 Neurodiversity and Socialising</p><p>37:00 Tylan's 3 Special Interests</p><p>43:00 Tylan's Brain</p><p>45:07 Tylan's Message For Young Neurodivergent People</p><p>48:25 Finishing With Hollyoaks And The Future</p><p>51:55 Post Hangout Anxiety</p><p>54:43 Ad</p><p><br></p><p>Follow &amp; subscribe…</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Website: www.hidden20.org</p><p>Instagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcast</p><p>Ben Branson @seedlip_ben</p><p>Tylan Grant @hxpefully</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p>","author_name":"The Hidden 20%"}