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At just 16, Tylan Grant made history as the first black actor to portray a character on mainstream TV with autism spectrum disorder, winning multiple awards. His role in Hollyoaks reflects his own experiences with gender identity and neurodivergence. In this chat with Ben, Tylan discusses the link between Autism spectrum disorder and gender dysphoria, his experience on the Hollyoak's set, transcendental meditation, and managing social anxiety.