Having Autism Spectrum Disorder in The Entertainment Industry With Guest Trey Olds

Episode 37: Having Autism Spectrum Disorder in The Entertainment Industry With Guest Trey Olds In this episode, we discuss being in the entertainment industry while also having autism spectrum disorder. Guest Trey Olds has ASD, is 19-years-old, and broke into the industry at age 13. He has had his own radio show, and also has been a DJ, writer, and actor. Trey broke into the entertainment industry at the recommendation of friends, who thought he would make a voice actor. He has progressed through different parts of the industry. Trey discusses further how he got into each area of the entertainment industry. Practicing and hard work help Trey to get more comfortable in the industry and to improve his performance and writing. He mentioned that there are ups and downs in every area of the business, so persistence is key. Having ASD was initially a challenge for him in the industry as some agents wouldn't speak to him due to him having the disorder. He was also very shy. However, he adapted and practiced to help him get through being so shy. He also found that going out and meeting new people helped him to network and find new opportunities. Sometimes, he was able to use ASD to his advantage, as occasionally it got him more interviews on his radio shows. Some acting roles came his way specifically because he had autism. He found that staying positive helped him progress through this industry. He also found that he could learn from failure. He recommends that folks be persistent, but nice and not pushy or rude. Having a thick skin can also help. Make sure to have a backup plan or a regular job to keep a steady income. And always be respectful and nice to your fans.   Links: Trey's YouTube Channel Facebook Actors of The Past Trey Olds Radio Show Email us if you have any questions or ideas! We are now on instagram! Check out updates on our website. Follow Thriving on Twitter. Check us out on Facebook and join our parent group! Please subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store, or wherever you find your podcasts, Leave us a 5 star review, to help us know what you like and what you don't like, and to make sure other like-minded people find support through this podcast. Show Music: Intro Outro: Intro Outro 2 by Mattias Lahoud under CC-BY 3.0 License (www.freesound.org) Theme Song: 90s rock style by monkeyman535 under CC-BY 3.0 License (www.freesound.org) Hosted by: Jessica Temple and Lewis Temple Disclaimer: Our show is not designed to provide listeners with specific or personal legal, medical, or professional services or advice. Parents of children with health issues should always consult their health care provider for medical advice, medication, or treatment. Copyright 2020 Jessica and Lewis Temple