Did Atypical Cast Autistic Actors?

In its initial eight-episode season, Atypical was indistinguishable from its autistic TV cohort. ... (According to Atypical's official Twitter account, autistic actors did audition for the role, but it ultimately went to the non-autistic Keir Gilchrist because he was “best for the role.”)

Are any of the actors from Atypical autistic?

Despite playing an autistic character, Gilchrist is not autistic. The actor did a great deal of research to get to the point where he could play an autistic person, including reading works by writer and speaker David Finch.

Is Sid from Atypical autistic?

Sid is probably the same age as Sam. She is one of the autistic female characters, along with Abby, Amber, Noelle, Lily, and Sabrina. She is portrayed by an autistic actor, unlike Sam (despite being autistic and the main protagonist of Atypical) who is portrayed by a neurotypical actor.