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.

iOS Apps Gone Free for your OT mTool Kit!

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Here are a couple of apps gone free (on 12/13/2014) that might support visual perceptual intervention for younger students: Shapes Memory Match (iPhone/iPad, originally 3.99) is currently free. The app provides preschool activities of shape identification and recognition in a memory … Continue reading →

Posted in Early Childhood, Free apps, iPad, iPhone, Occupational Therapy, Visual Memory, Visual Motor, Visual Perception | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

ViaOptaDaily App from Novartis Pharmaceutical

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

ViaOptaDaily app, optimized for iPhone (compatible on iPad iOS 6) and Android is a free app created by Novartis Pharmaceutical Corporation. As a free app it provides the following six tools for individuals with visual impairment in their daily life: Weather … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Android, App Reviews, Apps for Special Needs, Assistive Technology, Free apps, iADL's, iOS, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Low Vision/ Blindness, Money | Leave a comment

Switch Access now available in Android

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Originally posted on The Website of Luis Perez:
After waiting a couple of weeks for the elusive Android 5.0 Lollipop update for my 2013 Nexus tablet, I  decided to do things the hard way using Google’s instructions for loading a factory image.…

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Black Friday Android App Deals 2014

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

I am really enjoying learning about my new Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5-Inch Tablet (16 GB, Titanium Bronze). Although not all of the iOS apps are available for Android, there certainly is a growing number of apps making it an alternative device for individuals … Continue reading →

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Black Friday Weekend Deals

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

I have a little guilt for not posting Black Friday Deals yesterday, so here’s a few iOS deals available for Black Friday Weekend you might be interested in: Merry Cubes app for iPad is a puzzle app gone free for 4-7 … Continue reading →

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Keeble App from AssistiveWare – Another 3rd Party Keyboard Option!

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

The option of iOS 8 predictive keyboard and 3rd Party Keyboard apps provides additional support to writers with larger keys, more customization and word prediction integrated into the standard iOS 8 keyboard.  This brings another level of support to struggling writers … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Assistive Technology, AT for Handwriting, Customizable app, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Emergent Literacy, iPad, Mobility Impairment, Occupational Therapy, School Based Interventions, Text to Speech, Word Prediction, Writing | 8 Comments

Sign Language Recognition for a Tablet

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

This sign language recognition for a tablet known as UNI, the case uses gesture recognition technology developed by Leap Motion to translate sign language into audible speech Source: As scooped from Assistive Technology Daily Assistive Technology Daily always digs up … Continue reading →

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SuperKeys App from Crick – Another Assistive 3rd Party Keyboard

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

With the added feature of iOS 8 comes the possibility of using 3rd party keyboards on the iPad. Android had an up on iPads previously with the ability to purchase and use an assistive keyboard. The iPad has stepped up … Continue reading →

Posted in Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, iPad, iPhone, iPod, School Based Interventions, Special education, Special Education Teacher, Special Needs, Therapist/Teacher Tools, Word Prediction, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Apps Gone Free!

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Here are a few apps gone free for this weekend. Just a reminder that the mystery still stands on how long free might be! Cute Mini Monsters – iOS ; free – Puzzle app with math concepts 1-10 for preschoolers. Sago … Continue reading →

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I Forgot to Remember…

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

I had the opportunity to journey and present at the 2014 AT Across the Lifespan Conference, in Wisconsin Dells this past week. As an ATR staff member , I presented on the topic, “I Forgot to Remember…” ,  providing an basic overview of low to … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities of Daily Living, Adults, Android, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Assistive Technology, Elementary School, iPad, iPad Management, iPhone, iPod, Mobile Device Use, Occupational Therapy, Organization, Special education, Special Education Teacher, Special Needs, Therapist/Teacher Tools | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments