Dennis Tran says it's painful when people view neurodivergence and disability as less than. Dennis Tran says it's painful when people view neurodivergence and disability as less than. Dennis TranDennis Tran says it's painful when people view neurodivergence and disability as less than. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dennis V. Tran, a 32-year-old research collaborator in Los Angeles. But as a professional with autism, my skills gave me an edge in breaking into quality assurance without a tech degree.