AI & Technology Episodes

Finding the Right Residential Program for Profound Autism: What Really Matters After more than two decades of searching for the right residential environment for his profoundly autistic son, Mike Carr shares a deeply honest look at what families must consider when evaluating long-term care options. In this episode, Mike explores the limits of AI-driven research after testing multiple platforms and receiving completely inconsistent recommendations. More importantly, he walks through real-life ...

What if technology could help autistic adults become safer, more independent, and more engaged in everyday life? In this episode of Autism Labs, Mike Carr continues his conversation with Mike Courtney, founder of Daily Living Labs, about the future of technology and autism support. Mike Courtney is a futurist, angel investor, professor, and innovator exploring how artificial intelligence, smart home technology, robotics, and community collaboration can improve daily living for individuals with d...

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 ski...

Most autism families don’t struggle with commitment. They struggle with coordination. After decades of clinical experience, pediatric neurologist Dr. Dilip Karnik saw a consistent gap: parents are left to manage complex care systems without the tools or support they actually need. In this episode of Autism Labs, host Mike Carr sits down with Dr. Karnik and his team to explore a new AI-powered platform designed to centralize autism care and support decision-making in real time. This conversati...

What if AI could give families supporting someone with profound autism an extra set of eyes? In this episode of Autism Labs, Mike Carr explores how emerging AI and smart-home technology could support parents, caregivers and families caring for autistic children and adults with complex support needs. From AI-powered cameras and smart-home routines to personalized video modeling, Mike looks at practical ways technology may help with safety, behavior, communication, therapy, daily living skills ...

Could AI Help Us Understand Non-Speaking Autism? What if artificial intelligence could help parents and caregivers better understand what a profoundly autistic, non-speaking person experiences throughout the day? In this episode of Autism Labs, Mike Carr explores how emerging AI technology could potentially help families identify patterns in stress, communication, behavior, engagement, and joy. Mike introduces the concept of an AI "Doer," an assistant designed not simply to answer questions ...

AI is changing the world, but can it truly support families navigating severe and profound autism? In this episode, Mike Carr, father of a profoundly autistic adult son, tests four leading AI tools: ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini. His mission is simple but critical: determine whether AI can help parents find real-world solutions for caregiving, adult transition planning, and high-support needs. What he discovers is both promising and concerning. While AI tools can quickly generate re...