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What If AI Could Help Your Autistic Child Learn Daily Skills? With Mike Courtney
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What if the tools to improve daily life for individuals with autism are already within reach?
In this episode of Autism Labs, host Mike Carr is joined by futurist, researcher and entrepreneur Mike Courtney to explore how AI and everyday technology can support individuals with complex and profound autism.
Rather than focusing on abstract innovation, this conversation centers on real-world applications families and caregivers can use today. From leveraging smartphones to teach communication skills to using sensor-based data to better understand behavior, this episode highlights practical, accessible solutions.
Mike Courtney introduces the concept of “Daily Living Labs” a community-driven approach to identifying unmet needs, discovering existing tools and building new solutions through collaboration.
Key takeaways include:
• How AI can help nonverbal individuals learn communication
• Using personalized video modeling to teach life skills
• Why sleep and biometric data are critical to behavior outcomes
• The shift from periodic to continuous monitoring in caregiving
• How smart environments can support independence and safety
• The importance of community in solving complex challenges
This episode is essential for parents, caregivers, therapists and professionals seeking practical ways to improve quality of life for individuals with autism.
🔗 Learn more: https://dailylivinglabs.com/