Growing up with Autism

Read the transcript of the film: Transcript of Growing up with Autism: Tylan's Story

Tylan felt alienated at school, thinking everything they did was wrong. Having a diagnosis of autism helped them but they developed anxiety, felt overwhelmed, had sensory overload and preferred to be alone rather than with people who didn’t understand them. Tylan then developed clinical depression which didn’t allow them to see how things could get better or how they could succeed in life.

Tylan’s job at Hollyoaks, where many adjustments were made to suit their needs, allowed them to flourish.

Find out how to recognise the signs of autism in young children, or watch a video on recognising autism in young children. Or find out more on how to talk to your school about your worries, or to parents when a child in your classroom may be struggling and is possibly neuro-diverse.