Author Archives: Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP

About Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP

OTR/L with 30 years experience in pediatrics, school based therapy and adult rehabilitation. Masters of Science in Adaptive Education/Assistive Technology with 15 years experience in AT in education of elementary, middle school, secondary and post secondary students. Experience with adults with disabilities in employment and work transition.

Apps Gone Free for May 18, 2013

Posted on May 18, 2013

Here are a two apps gone free for young learners that if you don’t have in your Teacher, OT or family iPad – you might want to consider: 4 KidCal – A visual calendar for elementary aged students.   123 … Continue reading →

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Stylize Contacts & Names on the iPhone By Adding Emoji Characters

Posted on May 18, 2013

See on osxdaily.com (As scooped from  Scoop.it – OT mTool Kit ) Stylize Contacts & Names on the iPhone By Adding Emoji Characters   Carol Leynse Harpold‘s insight: Here is a tip and trick for iOS phones that could help individuals … Continue reading →

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AudioNote Notepad – Voice Recorder App on Sale

Posted on May 18, 2013

AudioNote – Notepad and Voice Recorder app for iPhone/ iPad and AudioNote Notepad Android (4.99) , provides an amazing combination of audio recording and note taking that is synchronized in one app. Currently on sale for iOS (as of 5/18/2013) for 2.99 (from 4.99). This iOS … Continue reading →

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AppWriter Cloud – Private Edition

Posted on May 15, 2013

AppWriter Cloud for Google Docs has been out for a few months within the Chrome Store for educational institutions. LingApps, developer of AppWriter Cloud currently has a private edition for Google Chrome available through their LingApps website at a cost of USD … Continue reading →

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Let’s Trace App!

Posted on May 14, 2013

Let’s Trace app is a visual motor integration app for the iPad (.99) that presents simple strokes and shape drawing in a developmental progression. Let’s Tracing app provides visual motor practice for 2-5 year olds learning to trace within lines … Continue reading →

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Write to Read - WriteReader

Posted on May 9, 2013

Reblogged from On Sarah's iPad: There are more than 750 000 apps in the iTunes AppStore, with many doing similar things, so it is very exciting to find an app that does something really different.  WriteReader is one of those … Continue reading →

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Belkin Tablet Stand with Storage Box

Posted on May 9, 2013

Belkin Tablet Stand with Storage Belkin has this sweet new tablet stand with a storage box that seems to be a perfect little stand for your iPad. The storage container has space for your charging equipment, stylus or even a … Continue reading →

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OT’s with Apps Workshop: “Apps and Application for Your School Based OT mTool Kit!

Posted on May 8, 2013

Interested in learning about apps related to school based Occupational Therapy intervention and administrative tasks? Join OT’s with App’s for “Apps and Application for Your School Based OT mTool Kit” August 7th & 8th ! Registration Information For more information visit … Continue reading →

Posted in Sensory Apps, Sensory Apps for ASD, Occupational Therapy, Apps for OT's, Visual Perception, Special education, Pre-writing, Voice Recognition, Visual Motor, Text to Speech, Self-regulation, Visual Communication, Social Skills, Writing, Word Prediction, Primary Grades, School Based Interventions, Pediatrics, Print Disabled, Self Care, Video Modeling, Work Flow, Productivity apps, Rest and Sleep, Continuing Education | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

iAnnotate App on Sale for Teacher Appreciation Week

Posted on May 8, 2013

Among the myrid of apps for note taking rise a few that are well worth mentioning for personal or professional note taking as well as creating worksheets with text boxes for students with dysgraphia or dyslexia to complete. iAnnotate app … Continue reading →

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Matching – Colorful Card Concentration Game

Posted on May 6, 2013

Matching Colorful Card Concentration Game app made for iPhone and iPad is a new Ellies Games app for young children. Features as described by iTunes : FEATURES: ● Vibrant, Visually Stimulating Colors ● Playful Music ● 10 Categories (Animals, Insects, Cars, … Continue reading →

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