Akhil Lad is a neurodiverse speaker and autism advocate diagnosed with autism at 18 months. A minimally speaking communicator who types to express himself, he shares his journey to challenge assumptions about ability and communication. He has spoken at autism conferences, including the World Autism Conference, and is pursuing higher education in science-related fields. His message focuses on resilience, competence, and inclusion.Finished 62hrs of college education from Rowan College of South Jersey