Autism As A Power Instead Of A Setback | Pranav Bakhshi | TEDxSBSC

Mr. Pranav Bakhshi is India's First Model with Autism. At just 19 years of age, he is a part of a modelling agency, and is already walking the ramp for brands like Benetton. He was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2, and also has echolalia and anxiety. He talks about how he chose to use autism as a power instead of a setback. He mentions how his family helped him throughout this journey and supported him to reach great heights. He speaks about overcoming inconsideration of people around to achieve victory and follow one's passion. At just 19 years of age, Pranav Bakhshi is a part of a modelling agency, and is already walking the ramp for brands like Benetton. He was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2, and also has echolalia and anxiety. However, he chose to use autism as a power instead of a setback. As a role model for the special community, he has been featured extensively by media in India and abroad. Besides being a model, Mr. Bakhshi is also an award-winning photographer. A New York based agency placed him in the list of coolest South Asians in 2019. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx