The MyGuide Story
Due to autism, Dominic struggled to connect with people and regulate his emotions. Out of desperation to support him, and inspired by his older brother's mastery of technology despite being legally blind, his family created MyGuide to empower Dominic to uncover his voice and choice, on his own terms.
Before MyGuide, Dominic self-injured, was non-verbal, eloped, could not attend school, was hospitalized, and eligible for placement in an institution. Today, Dominic is a full-time intern, and 1,500 other families are using MyGuide to empower the voice and choice of their loved ones. Join the movement at MPM.care.
This interview was recorded after three years of MyGuide use.
MyGuide is proven to improve self-determination, emotional regulation, communication, and meaningful human interactions.
Present the right information at the right time in the right format
Collect and securely share user-reported feedback about thoughts, feelings, and activities
Connect and engage with chosen communities of support
Dedicated TechMentor accounts can remotely personalize and schedule Guides for the user and access their reports and notifications.
Hundreds of Guide templates across 10 special interest libraries and access to virtual group sessions for 5 learning series with companion Guides and validated participation.
Unlimited private libraries for personalizing, organizing, scheduling, and favoriting, and sharing interactive multimedia Guides.
Unlimited TechMentor accounts for building Guides on user’s behalf and monitoring their MyGuide reports and notifications.
Cross platform compatibility with Android, iOS, Microsoft, and web browsers.
Upgrades available with Smartphone and Smartwatch with 2-way communication, geofencing, seizure/ fall detection, vitals tracking, and more
Accessories available, including adjustable weighted vest with exercise attachments that use the body for natural resistance
“My brain works differently than some people. MyGuide lessons are built the way my brain thinks. It helps me be more independent by allowing me to make choices and reminds me what to do if I get stuck on something. On each page there is a set of instructions that can be customized to help me complete whatever I want help with, and when I’m finished with that step, I just swipe to the left and it gives me a new step. I send MyGuide reports to my mom, so she knows I’m doing my stuff and when I want help.”
— MyGuide User
MyGuide Options
MyGuide Cognitive Communication Device
Dedicated, locked MyGuide devices approved by the FDA as augmentative alternative communication (AAC) devices programmed by clinicians to support therapy and treatment that alleviates or manages a medical condition, and ensures physical, digital, and cognitive access to modern healthcare.
MyGuide Cloud Assistive Technology Device
Unlocked tablet owned and controlled by the user includes a MyGuide AT user license, unlimited TechMentor accounts for families and support system, private libraries, hundreds of Guide templates, scheduler/ calendar, notification center, secure sharing of utilization and user-reported responses, and access to community of support with verified engagement and participation.
MyGuide Cognitive Support Custom Solutions
Large groups of users and professionals who support them can design their own custom solution to meet their needs for presenting the right information at the right time and in the right format, offering customizable response and self-expression options, and connecting them to communities of support, including inclusive virtual workshops and remote monitoring and supports.