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

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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.

More Apps for Developing Fine Motor Skills

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Previously I listed a few apps that specifically work on developing fine motor skills in general or apps that also help develop skills to work on the iPod or iPad for students. Here are a few motor to add to … Continue reading →

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Finding Apps for Special Needs

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Finding suitable apps can be a timely process much less really knowing what their capabilities are. How do you find them? Knowing trusted websites that regularly review apps is invaluable.  A few of my favorites are listed below. The sites review … Continue reading →

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Splashtop App and Splashtop Remote

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Thanks to Suzanne Feit and the QIAT listserv, I was introduced to Splashtop app that can remote into your computer desktop to operate Win based or Mac based software on your iDevice. Suzanne’s example of accessing software as Intellitools Classroom Suite … Continue reading →

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Apps to Develop Fine Motor Skills

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

There are many iDevice apps out there to develop fine motor skills  for children. Drawing and music apps that can encourage fine motor development are readily available. Access to some apps on iDevices can require specific, new skills for some students. Although … Continue reading →

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Handwriting Apps for OT’s

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Some of the first apps I explored with students included apps that support handwriting. It has been a high interest for a while to provided a visual, video model of letter formation for individuals with ASD. Allowing students with Autism among others … Continue reading →

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Sensory Apps

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

As an OT working in the school system, dealing with sensory processing challenges requires a constant search for options to help students regulate their sensory systems. Although it seems odd to include techology devices instead of hands on tasks, use of an … Continue reading →

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Welcome to OT’s with Apps

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

As an Occupational Therapist we work with many tools to improve fine motor, perceptual motor, sensory processing/regulation and perceptual skills and self care skills. I also recognize the power of visual, novel and interactive activities to aid in motivating and engaging students in … Continue reading →

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