Why Phone Calls Are Especially Difficult
!No visual cues to process
Phone calls strip away facial expressions, body language, and lip movements that many autistic people rely on for communication. You’re navigating a social interaction with half the information missing.
!Auditory processing challenges
Understanding speech through a phone speaker, especially with background noise, accents, or poor connections, requires intense concentration that quickly leads to exhaustion.
!Scripted responses don’t work on calls
You can prepare what to say, but the conversation never follows your script. Unexpected questions, tangents, and small talk require improvised responses that drain cognitive resources.
!Sensory overload from hold music and IVR
Repetitive hold music, jarring IVR prompts, and sudden transitions between silence and speaking create a sensory environment that’s genuinely distressing.
!Recovery time after calls is substantial
A single 15-minute phone call might require an hour or more of recovery time. The accumulated toll of multiple calls in a day can trigger shutdowns or meltdowns.
How KallyAI Provides Phone Accessibility
Convert all phone tasks to text
Describe what you need in writing, at your own pace, with as much or as little detail as you want. KallyAI translates your written request into a phone conversation.
~20 creditsEliminate unpredictable social interaction
No surprise questions, no small talk, no need to process audio in real time. You interact only through text-based summaries at your own pace.
~25 creditsHandle sensory-heavy call environments
Hold music, IVR systems, background noise, and rapid-speaking representatives — KallyAI processes all of this so you don’t have to.
~30 creditsMake time-sensitive calls without masking
No need to perform neurotypical phone behavior. KallyAI handles the social norms, pleasantries, and conversational patterns that phone interactions demand.
~20 creditsProvide clear, structured call results
Every call returns a written summary with specific details, dates, reference numbers, and next steps — structured information instead of remembered conversations.
~15 creditsA Day in the Life: Sam, Autistic Software Engineer
Sam is a talented software engineer who excels at work that involves logic, patterns, and written communication. But phone calls are a different story. Last week, Sam’s doctor’s office called and left a voicemail asking Sam to call back about lab results. The pharmacy needs Sam to call about a prior authorization. And the apartment management company requires a phone call to request a maintenance visit for a broken dishwasher.
Sam has listened to the doctor’s voicemail four times trying to parse what they said. The pharmacy call will involve explaining the medication history to a stranger who might talk fast or have an accent Sam struggles to process. The maintenance request could be done online, but this particular issue requires a phone call per the management company’s policy. Each call has been on Sam’s list for a week, each one sitting behind a wall of dread that has nothing to do with laziness and everything to do with how Sam’s brain processes phone communication.
With KallyAI, Sam types out all three requests clearly and specifically: "Call Dr. Chen’s office, confirm they have my lab results and ask if any follow-up is needed." "Call CVS about prior authorization for Lexapro 10mg, insurance is Anthem, member ID #XXX." "Call Lakewood Apartments maintenance line, report broken dishwasher in unit 4B, request repair visit." Within four hours, Sam has written confirmations: lab results are normal with no follow-up needed, the prior authorization was submitted and should be approved in 48 hours, and a maintenance tech is coming Thursday between 1-3 PM. Sam reads these summaries calmly, processes the information at their own pace, and moves on with their day. No masking, no sensory overload, no recovery time needed.
Accessibility, Not Just Convenience
Every phone interaction is converted to a text-based workflow you can engage with on your terms.
The post-call recovery time that autistic people need is eliminated entirely when calls are delegated.
Health appointments, billing issues, and maintenance requests that were blocked by phone barriers get handled.
Manage your own affairs without relying on a parent, partner, or support person to make calls for you.
Next Best Step for This AI Executive Assistant Workflow
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Try KallyAI for $1Frequently Asked Questions
Is KallyAI specifically designed for autistic people?
KallyAI is a general-purpose AI phone assistant, but its text-based interface and phone delegation model happen to address the exact barriers autistic people face with phone calls.
Can I be very specific and detailed in my requests?
Yes, and detailed requests produce the best results. Specify exactly what you need discussed, what information to share, and what outcomes you want. KallyAI follows your instructions precisely.
What if the call outcome is unexpected or confusing?
KallyAI provides clear, structured written summaries. If you have questions about the outcome, you can submit a follow-up request without needing to process the information in real-time.
Can KallyAI handle calls about disability accommodations?
Yes. KallyAI can call employers, landlords, schools, or service providers to ask about accommodation processes, request forms, or gather information on your behalf.
Will representatives take an AI caller seriously?
KallyAI communicates professionally and effectively. Representatives engage with the AI assistant just as they would with a human personal assistant calling on your behalf.
Can I use KallyAI as a reasonable accommodation at work?
Some users have included KallyAI in workplace accommodation plans. The tool provides functional phone access through an alternative modality, which aligns with accommodation frameworks.