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.

OT’s with Apps Manuscript Handwriting App Feature Match

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Ever search for an app with specific options or features , then at a later time wonder what the determining factor(s) were of your choice? That has happened way too many times for me. As a result, I got a little … Continue reading →

Posted in Apps for OT's, AT for Handwriting, Early Childhood, Elementary School, Handwriting, iPad, Letter Formation, Occupational Therapy, Writing | Leave a comment

AppWriter App for iPad (and a Few Free Codes)

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

One of my favorite apps for iOS and Google Chrome for basic reading and writing (also available now for Android , 24.99, but have not used) is AppWriter app (29.99) from LingApps. AppWriter  app features text to speech, word prediction, scanning options and a … Continue reading →

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8 Great Handwriting Apps for OTs | CMS Direct Hire

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

As Scooped from CMS Direct Hire   8 Great Handwriting Apps for OT’s We at CMS Direct Hire would like to share with you 8 great Occupational Therapy apps for improving your patients’ handwriting skills! Carol Leynse Harpold‘s insight: CMS Direct Hire shares … Continue reading →

Posted in App Reviews, Apps for OT's, AT for Handwriting, Early Childhood, Finger Isolation, Handwriting, iPad, Letter Formation, Occupational Therapy, Writing | Leave a comment

New Google Menu Tool – Add-Ons

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Working as a OT and AT at a Google School requires searching for supports for struggling readers and writers in Google Chrome. Like other apps and software, change is frequent and exploring what those changes may mean for special needs students is … Continue reading →

Posted in Adults with LD, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Elementary School, Free apps, Google, Google Chrome, Google Docs, Graphic Organizer, Language Arts, Learning Disability, Post secondary, Productivity apps, Writing | 2 Comments

AppCrayon Stylus

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

A thank you to Dano for supplying participants at my recent OT’s with Apps @ School Workshop a complimentary Dano AppCrayon Stylus for Kids. This stylus had come recommended by another OT during a previous workshop (thank you Joan!), so … Continue reading →

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iPad and Android Keyboarding Apps and Resources

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

Keyboarding Apps and Resources for the iPad Questions of keyboarding training using the iPad on occasion arise. Listed below are keyboarding instruction apps for the iPad and Android tablet. At the bottom of the list are a few web-based keyboarding instruction sites … Continue reading →

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Thank You – to Generous Vendors, Developers and Workshop Participants

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

A big thank-you to the following vendors and developers who generously provided more than $70 in promo codes and styluses to each of the participants attending the OT’s with Apps at School Workshop  on March 7-8, 2014. The apps and equipment allowed … Continue reading →

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Miss Sue’s Keyboarding Fun – OT-Care

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

Are you looking for specialized or customizable keyboard instruction using the iPad for students with physical or cognitive/learning disabilities? Miss Sue’s Keyboarding Fun© provides several keyboarding app choices with options to customize the sounds, colors, picture supports, word lists and … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Accessories, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Customizable app, iPad, Keyboard, Keyboarding, Occupational Therapy, Writing | Leave a comment

Cutie Mini Monsters App Gone Free

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

Looking for a new puzzle app to offer your students? Cutie Mini Monster App,  geared to children under 5 years has gone free (regularly 2.99). An inset puzzle app with an interactive counting book for numbers 1-10 offers basic number identification and … Continue reading →

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Technology Use in Occupational Therapy Survey Invite

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Hello, My name is Eileen Cody and I am an occupational therapy student from Elizabethtown College and am in the process of completing an Honors in the Discipline research project. I have been in contact with Carol and she has … Continue reading →

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