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.

RAM Mount iPad Stand

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

RAM mounts come in many designs for mobile devices. Primarily created for vehicles, RAM mount components allow them to be configured in many ways. I was interested in exploring stable iPad stands, so trialing a RAM mount seemed like a cost-effective and good choice given the … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, iPad, Occupational Therapy, Physical Disability Tool, Rehabilitation, Special Needs | Leave a comment

More Black Friday App Deals

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Black Friday app deals continue through the weekend for the most part, although app deals differ and can be somewhat of a mystery when they begin and end. But here are a few more apps gone free or on sale … Continue reading →

Posted in App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, AT for Handwriting, Choice Making app, Customizable app, Elementary School, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Learning Disability, Middle School, Mobile Device Use, Note Taking App, Occupational Therapy, Scanning, Writing | 3 Comments

Black Friday App Deals

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

If you are a Black Friday Shopper and love deals, save a few $$ for the app deals offered this weekend. There are an incredible number of apps gone free or on sale, so checking some of your favorite sale … Continue reading →

Posted in Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Early Childhood, Fine Motor Development, iPad, iPhone, Learning Disability, Occupational Therapy, OCR, Puzzles, School Based Interventions, Special education, Visual Motor | Leave a comment

Appy Thanksgiving! – Giving Thanks with ChatterPix Kids App

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Appy Thanksgiving! If we look hard enough, I believe it is easy to find things we are grateful for. My gratitude goes to individuals like you who visit, comment and share on this blog and also guest bloggers and colleagues who share … Continue reading →

Posted in App Reviews, Free apps, Holiday and Special Events, Just for Fun, Social Skills | Leave a comment

Wet Dry Try Suite App

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Handwriting Without Tears® is a handwriting program used by therapists and teachers providing a multisensory approach to learning letter formation for preschool and elementary aged students. The complete program components include many hands on tools making it a concrete, perceptual and developmental approach to learning … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, AT for Handwriting, Data Collection, Formative Assessment, Handwriting, iPad, Letter Formation, Mobile Device Use, Occupational Therapy, Stylus, Writing | 2 Comments

Free online iPad basics course

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Originally posted on rehabgadgets2go:
I was developing a “hands-on” iPad basics course for therapists when I found this great resource: GCFLearnFree.org is a program of the Goodwill Industries of Eastern NC, Inc.  Their free-online courses are funded from the…

Posted in Continuing Education, Education, iOS, iPad, iPad Management, iPhone, iPod, Occupational Therapy | Leave a comment

iOT Session App

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

iOT Session is a new iPad app (2.99) developed by Dr. Frederick Covington OTD. It addresses fine motor/dexterity, visual perceptual, visual scanning, visual tracking and handwriting/letter formation skills. Tasks are measured, timed or scored with data  saved for each user for comparison … Continue reading →

Posted in Apps for OT's, Assessment, Fine Motor Development, Finger Isolation, Formative Assessment, iPad, Letter Formation, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics, Primary Grades, School Based Interventions, Visual Perception | 4 Comments

Schizophrenia: If a Disease Falls in a No-App World, Does It Exist?

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

On Candidaabrahamson’ blog, insight on the prevalence of mental health apps is shared with one despairing fact on a diagnosis lacking support from a mobile device tools. Read and enjoy her blog post. Wouldn’t you love to see this experts app list? … Continue reading →

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Doodling for Relaxation with Kaleidoscope Doodle Apps

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Finally, Don’t Forget Art! Activities that relax come in many forms and are individual for everyone.  I have students who doodle or draw for relaxation at school, as long as it does not distract from learning – or occlude all … Continue reading →

Posted in Adults, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Cause and Effect apps, Drawing, iPad, iPhone, Mental Health, Occupational Therapy, Rest and Sleep, Sensory Apps, Special education | 2 Comments

How iPad App Therapy is Changing Lives of Children with Disabilities

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Scooped from:  Mommy Tech Bytes : how-ipad-app-therapy-is-changing-lives-of-children-with-disabilities/ Interview with Pediatric OT Amy B. VanCamp Aiden Singleton has Muscular Dystrophy. He is 18 months old. And app therapy is changing his life, thanks to the iPad and the… Carol Leynse Harpold‘s … Continue reading →

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