iOT Session App

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

iOT Session App

iOT Session is a new iPad app (2.99) developed by Dr. Frederick Covington OTD. It addresses fine motor/dexterity, visual perceptual, visual scanning, visual tracking and handwriting/letter formation skills. Tasks are measured, timed or scored with data saved for each user for comparison over time. An unlimited number of users can be entered.

Here is a video providing an overview of the tasks included in the app:

Have you used this app? I have not had a chance yet, however appears to be for primary aged students in Kindergarten thru 1st grade from the content presented. I hope to have a chance to test this out and explore the type of levels it might have.

Share if you have had any experience with the app.

Carol from OT’s with Apps

About Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

OTR/L with more than 35 years experience in pediatrics, school based therapy and adult rehabilitation. Masters of Science in Adaptive Education/Assistive Technology with 20 years experience in AT in education of elementary, middle school, secondary, post secondary students and work environments for adult clients. A RESNA Assistive Technology Practitioner with ACVREP CATIS credentials, AOTA Specialty Certification in Low Vision, USC Davis Executive Certificate in Home Modifications, servicing adults and students with disabilities in employment, education, and home environments. A 2020 graduate of the University of Alabama Birmingham Low Vision Certification Program.

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4 Responses to iOT Session App

kim Wiggins says:

November 21, 2013 at 8:37 pm

I have just started using it and it’s pretty easy to use so far. I think it would work out great for progress monitoring. I’m not fond of the fine motor section though. It’s very hard for the kids. I also wish there was a way to change the activities per age group or grade level. I also don’t like the handwriting section… it’s too picky and not the style i like to use. However I do love the visual sections!

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- Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP says:
  
  November 23, 2013 at 7:43 am
  
  Kim,
  Thank you for sharing your experience with the app. Handwriting styles are a tricky thing as schools identify (hopefully) one method of handwriting and selection of apps that support that style are necessary. Share your suggestions with the developer and hopefully those changes will be considered to make it a more universal app.
  Thank you Kim!
  
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Susan W. says:

November 22, 2013 at 10:59 pm

Hi Carol,
I am an occupational therapist that primarily works with elementary school students. I have found the app to be of great benefit and have even printed out reports for IEP meetings and discussions with parents. As compared to other apps that I have used, I find that this one is a bit more thorough and covers areas where I often see deficits. Thanks for highlighting the app, I think it can be very useful in the hands of school-based occupational therapist as well as parents.

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- Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP says:
  
  November 23, 2013 at 7:45 am
  
  Susan, It is great to get feedback from OT’s who are using the app! I would love to know what other apps you are comparing!
  
  Carol
  
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