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In this episode, I talk with Aaron Shute from Brain Power. We discuss how they are using highly specialized software and Google Glass to improve the lives of Autistic kids and adults. Brain Power uses augmented reality to help Autistic individuals better interact with the world.\nThe technology is absolutely amazing but please understand that this is very expensive and will not be for everyone. Aaron explains that they normally work directly with schools but since schools are shut down, they are trying to make available to parents for the first time. They recognize that it\u2019s expensive (because Google Glass is VERY expensive) and in order to make this as accessible as possible to parents, they are offering a 40% discount.\nMy goal with this episode is to make you aware of things that are out there and this is something that making is making a huge difference in classrooms across the country.\nIf you are interested, you can use the code \u201ctheautismdad\u201d at checkout and you\u2019ll save 40%. Again, I\u2019m not out of touch and I know this will not be for everyone but I want to provide information that can help parents and schools address some of the unique challenges faced by kids on the Autism Spectrum.\nFind Brain Power:\nWebsite:\xa0http://www.brain-Power.com/families\nTwitter:\xa0https://twitter.com/BrainPowerASD\nFacebook:\xa0https://www.facebook.com/BrainPowerASD/\nLinkedIn:\xa0https://www.linkedin.com/company/brainpowerllc/\nBrain Power\u2019s Mission\n\u201cOur mission is to help you empower the brains of people with invisible neural challenges. Empowered Brain helps teachers to empower their students (young children up to transitioning adults) with augmented reality experiences that teach them social-emotional skills in a social setting. The heads-up system engages and motivates students in a gamified way, and automatically generates data on their progress for IEP reports.\u201d\nAbout Aaron Shute\nAaron has worked in the autism field since he was a teenager. Most recently, he spent eight years developing, implementing and supporting augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) solutions for autism. Additionally, he has served as a camp counselor, behavioral aide, case manager, and gymnastics coach for autism.\nIMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING COVID19\nI wanted to provide you with a list of reliable sources for information regarding COVID19. Facts, science medicine and accurate, truthful information matter now more than ever. These are some of the people and medical facilities that I trust and rely on for information about this pandemic. Please give them a follow.\nDr. Tara C. Smith\nProfessor, infectious disease epidemiologist\nTwitter:\xa0twitter.com/aetiology\nWebsite:\xa0aracsmith.com\nCleveland Clinic\nTwitter:\xa0twitter.com/clevelandclinic\nWebsite:\xa0clevelandclinic.org\nMayo Clinic\nTwitter:twitter.com/mayoclinic\nWebsite:\xa0mayoclinic.org\nCDC\nTwitter:\xa0twitter.com/cdcgov\nWebsite:\xa0cdc.gov\nSupport This Podcast\nYou can find me:\nWebsite:\xa0theautismdad.com\nTwitter:\xa0https://twitter.com/theautismdad\nThis episode is sponsored by Mightier. Mightier is an amazing program out of Harvard Medical and Boston Children\u2019s. It uses video games to teach kids to emotionally self-regulate. Visit\xa0theautismdad.com/mightier\xa0and find out more information, including how to get a free 30 day trial.\nThis episode is brought to you by AngelSense. Wandering is a huge problem in the Autism community and it\u2019s reached epidemic levels. AngelSense is working to save the lives of Autistic kids who wander, by empowering parents with GPS tracking tools that helps them to immediately intervene should an episode of elopement occur. Visit\xa0angelsense.com\xa0for more information.\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices\n\n \nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices