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.

Apps Gone Free!

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Here are a few great apps gone free – for a limited time – appropriate for OT intervention and administration: Notability, an app for iPad/ iPhone is currently free (typically 2.99) for a limited time. This app provides organization of information by … Continue reading →

Posted in Apps for OT's, AT for Handwriting, Elementary School, iPad, iPhone, Letter Formation, Occupational Therapy, Pre-writing, Primary Grades, Productivity apps, Visual Figure Ground, Visual Perception | Leave a comment

Abilipad App on Sale

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Abilipad app provides a customizable keyboard with a writing environment featuring word prediction, text to speech and images for the iPad.  Recently updated to provide an easier interface for users, Abilipad is reduced to 15.99 (regularly 19.99) for a limited time. … Continue reading →

Posted in Apps for OT's, Customizable app, iPad, Occupational Therapy, Special education, Text to Speech, Word Prediction, Writing | Leave a comment

Dexteria App for Android on Sale

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Dexteria app is a familiar app used by OT’s and teachers for visual motor and fine motor skill development is now available for Android. The developer, Binary Labs has reduced it to 2.99 for a limited time in the Google Play Store … Continue reading →

Posted in App Reviews, Fine Motor Development, Finger Isolation, iPad, Letter Formation, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics, Pre-writing, Rehabilitation, School Based Interventions, Summer Programming Suggestions, Visual Motor | Leave a comment

Accessible Instructional Materials Tools to Support Reading

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

The Assistive Technology Daily’s recent post of an article, “Can Audio and or/or Digital Books Improve Your Child’s Learning Outcomes?”,   from the National Center for Learning Disabilities, not only stirred my interest, but also strong feelings about access to print. From … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Adults with LD, Android, Apps for Special Needs, Book, Differentiation, Google Docs, iOS, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Learning Disability, Mobile Device Use, Print Disabled, Reading, Text to Speech | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Free Apps Friday – Android and iOS Apps

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Smart Apps websites has their free app Friday listings available for both iOS and Android mobile devices in the third week of celebrating Autism Awareness Month. Peruse their posts of free apps for Android and iOS for today (4-18-2014) here: Free … Continue reading →

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Dexteria Dots – Get in Touch with Math – Reduced

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Dexteria Dots, for iPhone / iPad is reduced to .99 from regular price of 2.99. Created by the folks at BinaryLabs, (Dexteria, Dexteria Jr, Letter Reflex) is reduced to .99 (regularly 2.99). Created for ages 6-8 this app combines learning math … Continue reading →

Posted in iPad, iPhone, Math, Visual Motor | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Technology for Self – Regulation

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

In an article, Just RELAX!? Using Technology for Self Regulation for Students with Autism (Lewis Stokes, 2014), autism consultant, Susan Lewis Stokes shares technology for self-regulation for students with autism. Self-regulation of emotions is defined as the ability to calm yourself down when … Continue reading →

Posted in App Rubric, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, iPad, iPhone, Leisure apps, Life Skills, Occupational Therapy, Self-regulation | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

BIG Launcher for Android

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

Big Launcher app for Android  As scooped from Assistive Technology Daily  A fast and simple Android interface for seniors and people with vision problems. via BIG Launcher for Android. Carol Leynse Harpold‘s insight: The Assistive Technology Daily always has wonderful technology … Continue reading →

Posted in Adults, Android, App Reviews, Apps for Special Needs, Communicaton, iADL's, Low Vision/ Blindness, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Just for Fun and for Spring’s Arrival !

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

In the Midwest, spring is finally here and it is time to have some fun! Here are a few, fun iOS spring apps for kids for something fresh and new in OT, teaching or family mTool Kit: DressUp Easter Eggs – for … Continue reading →

Posted in iOS, iPad, iPhone, Leisure apps | Leave a comment

Dear Otto: Are there any Good Keyboarding Apps?

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Scooped from Ask A Teacher.com   Dear Otto is an occasional column where I answer questions I get from readers about teaching tech. If you have a question, please complete the form below and I’ll answer it here. For your privacy, … … Continue reading →

Posted in iPad, Keyboarding | 2 Comments