Viraj Dhanda

Sumit and Viraj Dhanda join the conversation, reshaping views on communication and intelligence. Sumit, a parent-advocate, and Viraj, a non-speaking autistic student admitted to MIT, share their journey navigating educational challenges and misconceptions about non-verbal communication. They discuss the transformative power of typing, the obstacles of apraxia, and the importance of presuming competence in non-speakers. With personal anecdotes and insights, they encourage rethinking educational systems to offer better support for non-speaking individuals.