Monthly Archives: January 2015

Voice Dream Writer – On Sale

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

  Voice Dream Writer app, newly debuted in the past few weeks is on sale this weekend ( 1-29-31/2015). for 7.99. A compliment to Voice Dream Reader app, Winston Chen’s Writer app provides tools for the struggling writer. Here are … Continue reading →

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Lanyards and Straps for iPhones and iPod Touches | ATMac

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

There are not a lot of ways to permanently attach a strap or lanyard to your iPhone or iPod Touch – but there are probably more than you think there are. Here are our best suggestions. Source: http://atmac.org/lanyard-strap-iphone-ipod-touch#comment-1058 A HUGE … Continue reading →

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Voice Dream Writer App Available !

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Voice Dream Writer app (9.99) developed by Winston Chen was released this past week. Also the developer of Voice Dream Reader app (iPhone/iPad), Winston Chen has been dedicated to improving and offering features in his Reader app for individuals with … Continue reading →

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Study Habits: New App Helps Students Get Organized and Motivated | Edudemic

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

After testing the app for a month with two classes of students, I can endorse Study Habits as the best student productivity app for iOS. Compared to its competitors, Study Habits provides the richest array of features and augments its … Continue reading →

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New Apps & Apps Gone Free Today!

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Here are a few new and free apps to check out (remember, its still a mystery for how long it’s free…) to determine if they will support your intervention or administrative needs: Quick Math Jr. (iPhone / iPad) by Shiny … Continue reading →

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Henry Evans And his Telepresence Robot – The Assistive Technology Daily

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Paralyzed by a stroke, Henry Evans uses a telepresence robot to take the stage — and show how new robotics, tweaked and personalized by a group called .. Source: http://attraining.org/atdaily/2015/01/12/telepresence-robot/ A big H/T to  The Assistive Technology Daily who scours the Internet for … Continue reading →

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Lanskin Lanyard Skin Case for iPod Touch 5th Gen

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Recent assessment of a client with memory challenges resulted in needing a tool with numerous vocal reminders and a method to keep the tool with them through part of their daily schedule. An iPod Touch was recommended with use of Aida Reminder app, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Accessories, Activities of Daily Living, Assistive Technology, iPod, iPod/iPad Accessory, Memory, Occupational Therapy, Organization, Rehabilitation, Traumatic Brain Injury, Vocation | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

TV Teacher: writing abc’s – lower case app

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

   Occupational Therapist Marnie Danielson co-authored the handwriting instruction The TV Teacher instruction using evidence based practice of video modeling¹ along with movement based understanding of letter formation (Chandler, C. 2014). The TV Teacher ™ DVD based program includes an introduction to upper, … Continue reading →

Posted in App Reviews, Apps for OT's, AT for Handwriting, Autism, Early Childhood, Elementary School, Handwriting, iPad, Primary Grades | Leave a comment

Looking for App Similar to Waitstrip App?

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Waitstrip app for iOS  no  longer is available. A blog comment/question from Emily asked about suggestions for a similar app to Waitstrip. I found few options, but here is what seems to be available currently:  Visual Timer app for iPhone/iPad (2.99) provides a … Continue reading →

Posted in Android, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Autism, Developmental Delay, Free apps, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Occupational Therapy, Visual Communication | Leave a comment

Brain Works Apps Reduced

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Brain Works app, for iPhone and iPad is at a reduced price 4.99 (originally 8.99). Created by Occupational Therapist, Gwen Wild of Sensational Brain.com,  the app  supports users with sensory modulation challenges by providing a selection of sensory diets following choice of environment … Continue reading →

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