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.

Study Tools for the OT Practitioner

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

Preparing for the NBCOT Certification Exam? With June just around the corner, it is time to prepare for the OT exam.  There are a myriad of tools available to study for the OT certification examination. Online resources, exam study books and apps to … Continue reading →

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Free Apps for Your mTool Kit

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Your iPad may be overloaded with apps, but finding apps for free or  apps that provide custom or multiple solutions are well worth considering in your app arsenal. Here are a few apps currently free or reduced for a mystery period … Continue reading →

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Apps for Employment for Persons with Disabilities

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

The 2015 Rehabilitation and Transition Conference was held this past week in Green Bay, Wisconsin. As an employee of Adaptive Technology Resources, I manned our booth in the  Exhibit Hall. It is always interesting to meet DVR Counselors and consumers … Continue reading →

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ARC Pen for Parkinson’s Disease – The Assistive Technology Daily

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

Scooped from The AT Daily: http://attraining.org/atdaily/2015/04/20/pen-for-parkinsons-disease/ The ARC pen might look laughably large, but it could be the perfect option for folks with Parkinson’s disease. It was created by a group of students from UK’s Royal College of Art and … Continue reading →

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Practice Home Safety

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

Originally posted on Alzheimer's Activities and More!:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-ole5J6rUU

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Free Stuff for AOTA Presentation “What’s the Write App?” – A Big Thanks

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

The AOTA 2015 Convention Appy Hour presentation, “What’s the Write App?” on April 18 went well with many participants joining Brittany Hand, MOT and myself during our app review session. The session focused on 5 favorite writing apps, from pre-handwriting, handwriting … Continue reading →

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It Hurts! Pain Management Apps for Children

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

An inquiry from a visitor about apps for pain management for children was posted so the search began. Although not exhaustive, her is an app and resource list of specific apps for pain management for kids and other relaxation apps found from the search: There are … Continue reading →

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What’s the Write App?

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

I was excited to be invited to participate in the Appy Hour at AOTA’s 95th Annual Convention in Nashville Tennessee. So I am enjoying the convention, the speakers and the vendors hall – I can’t believe the all the vendors present! Amazing! Our Appy … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Assistive Technology, AT for Handwriting, Dysgraphia, Early Childhood, Handwriting, iPad, Occupational Therapy, Pre-writing, Third Party Keyboards, Word Prediction, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

National Occupational Therapy Month – OT Resources for Mental Health

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Thank you to Carol Conway, MS OTR/L, for her comment sharing a favorite OT website Every Moment Counts, developed by Susan Bazyk, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA. Every Moment Counts provides resources for the mental health of children. The website shares her promotion … Continue reading →

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Styluses, Cases, Keyboard and Mounts – Oh My! Favorite Accessories for Mobile Devices

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Oh My ! So many choices. Mobile device equipment can include access devices, cases, and mounts along with direct access methods such as styluses , head pointers and switches. There are many to choose from and the best, well that … Continue reading →

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