ITI Assistive Technologies Inc.

Hey y'all, I've been doing a bunch of podcast interviews lately to talk about what we've built with Decide and putting the finishing touches on our white paper with ITI Assistive Technologies Inc.'s research results for the study we did for the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities. More on both soon! In the mean time, do yourself a huge favor and download Decide NOW while we have our $99 for lifetime access deal going on. Voice support and the option to add more context for your decisions are both rolling out soon, and you will not believe the additional personalization features we've got in the pipeline for later in 2025. Oh! I'm so excited!!!

That decision that's stressing you out? We relate. So much that we made a tool to help with the anxiety. Here's how Decide works WITH your brain to help you get to clarity. #indecisive?#neurodivergent?#assistivetech?#decisionfatigue?#decisionparalysis

Making Decisions Is Tough —This AI App Makes It Easier ?? On this episode, we sat down with Shannan Palma, PhD Palma and Wesley Giles, the creators of Decide from ITI Assistive Technologies Inc. , an AI-powered decision assistant designed by and for autistic and ADHD adults. But here's the kicker—this tool isn't just for them. Anyone drowning in choices can use it to cut through the noise and make decisions faster. ?? Top 5 Takeaways from This Episode: 1?? Decision Fatigue is Real – The average person makes 33,000 decisions a day. For neurodivergent thinkers, each one can feel like refinancing a house. The mental load is huge. 2?? Guided Reflection > AI Overlords – People don’t want AI making choices for them. They want a tool that helps them think through decisions in a structured way—without taking away their agency. 3?? Tech That Actually Listens – Instead of forcing a one-size-fits-all solution, Decide was built with direct input from autistic and ADHD users, shaping it into something they actually need. 4?? The First App in a Bigger Vision – This isn’t just a decision-making tool. The team plans to create an entire assistive tech suite to help neurodivergent individuals navigate life, work, and health more easily. 5?? Privacy & Affordability Matter – No ads, no selling your data. Decide runs on a low-cost subscription to keep it accessible for people who need it most. ?? Full episode now live – learn how this AI-powered tool is helping people reclaim mental energy and reduce stress. ?? [Insert Link Here] **If you know anyone who could benefit from this episode please reshare it! It helps the show a ton!** https://lnkd.in/gUZfUEJa

In a time when derogatory rhetoric regarding #racism and #ableism has become common and socially acceptable, how can Black #Autistics Lead? My guest Shalese Nicole Heard, MPH, MBA, P.G. joins me for a conversation about how Black Autistics experience stigmas in multiple communities yet find ways to lead through creating environments for social supports and community building. Sponsored by The Autism Society of Minnesota Best Care LLC Minnesota Independence College and Community ITI Assistive Technologies Inc. Matthew Lawrence ?? ?? Lisa M. Consulting, LLC. Looking Forward Life Coaching

The wait is over: 24/7 decision support now available for iOS and Android. Simple, neuroaffirming tools made by neurodivergent people. Visit itiassist.com/decide to download. #assistivetech #byusforus #neurodivergent #neuroaffirming #indecisive

Today at 12:30PM PST we are live streaming our interview with Shannan Palma, PhD and Wesley Giles creators of the app Decide ?which uses AI and science-backed processes to support decision-making for folks with ADHD and Autism.?We'll be talking about their app and how it helps empower people to make better decisions. Live stream link: https://lnkd.in/gxUQ6ig6 #ai #neurodivergent

I recently spend some time with Doug Blecher (he/him/his) on the Autism Stories Podcast. We discussed the how his podcast connected Autistic Self-Reliance Support Network with autistic-led su1cide prevention research and how ITI Assistive Technologies Inc. is working to mitigate and prevent decision fatigue and paralysis through mobile app support. Check it out! https://lnkd.in/gZ55qwkQ

Join my guests Angela (AJ) Locashio and Jessica J.as we elaborate on the focus of Today's Autistic Moment in 2025. We talk together about all of the great gifts that #autisticadults #actuallyautistic people have and can put to use for self-care that is personal Autistic leadership. Our conversations and community building are how we lead in ways that are cultural, awareness, relational, social and engaging. Join us for this fascinating conversation. Sponsored by Autism Society of Minnesota ITI Assistive Technologies Inc. Matthew Lawrence ?? ??Lisa M. Consulting. Minnesota Independence College and Community. Looking Forward Life Coaching. #inclusion #autismacceptance

??? Tell your indecisive friends, family, and coworkers: now anyone in the US can try Decide, your personal decision assistant! Visit itiassist.com/decide to download the research beta and learn more. Want to be a part of vital research with?Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities?on neurodivergence and tech? Try Decide and spread the word!

We're nearing the end of the year. Here's some of what Autistic Self-Reliance Support Network and ITI Assistive Technologies Inc. collectively accomplished in 2024. -We raised more than $430,000 in grant funding -We took ITI through Rev1 Ventures's customer learning lab and SEA Change's signature accelerator program to solidify product-market fit and our business model. -We hired 3 neurodivergent people full-time with health insurance (including me!) -With support from Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, we did user research with 100s of autistic and ADHD adults and other stakeholders to learn how AI-powered supports could improve the medical and behavioral health of adults with DD. -Based on our research, we created Decide, our decision-making assistant. -We Built the Thing (Decide), took it to multiple conferences, and launched the closed beta. (Open beta coming in the next two weeks and full app store release coming end of January-ish!) -We touched base with more than 120 stakeholders (including 100+ autistic adults) for phase 1 of ASR's Mobility Autonomy Program. -We partnered with Sidewalk Sidekick to advocate for pedestrians and wheelchair users (30-70% autistic adults don't drive) who depend on the sidewalk network for access to work, healthcare, and community. -We mocked up the MVP of a proposed virtual resource navigator to support mobility autonomy in Central Ohio and beyond. -We partnered with a rockstar science and technology studies professor to begin analyzing the pre-theoretical assumptions underlying autism science. (Step one towards our goal to #flipThePowerDynamic!) -We partnered with THE global expert on autism and su1cide prevention, self-advocate Lisa M., with the goal of convening national experts in su1cide prevention to train them on autism-specific research and interventions. There's probably more, but these are the highlights. It hasn't been easy. We struggle with open communication, misunderstandings, anxiety, PTSD, burnout, debilitating chronic pain, migraines, alexythymia, overcommitting, task avoidance, meltdowns and shutdowns, insomnia, pervasive demand for autonomy, situational mutism, the energy cost of masking -- all the things. This is not a story about overcoming disability. But it's a glimpse of what people with brains and bodies like ours can do when we have access to *education, *funding, *physical and psychological safety, *interdependence, and *community support to pursue work we deeply believe in. THANK YOU for all you've done to take us this far. Preview of 2025 coming soon... ;-)