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.

ZyBox X for iOS 7 (L) “Switch Control”

As scooped from Zyg0-USA   ZyBox X for iOS 7 is a switch adapter designed to utilize the Switch Control capability of iOS 7 for switch scanning. Carol Leynse Harpold‘s insight: Zybox X switch control for iOS 7 for switch scanning. As … Continue reading

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AppoLearning App – Gone Free

Apps and services that provide app reviews are a great source when scouring for the right app. There are several that are my favorite go to apps for reviews – KinderTown app and Autism App providing a rating and overview … Continue reading

Posted in Android, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Assessment, Autism, Early Childhood, Education, Elementary School, Emergent Literacy, Fine Motor Development, Free apps, High School, iPad, Language Arts, Learning Disability, Life Skills, Math, Middle School, Occupational Therapy, Productivity apps, Special education, Vision, Writing | Leave a comment

iOT Screener App

The iOT Screener app is a free screening tool for professionals and parents who may have concerns regarding their child or student. Created by Dr. Frederick B. Covington, OTD, the iOT Screener  app requests the user to input answers to general information about the child … Continue reading

Posted in Administrative Apps, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Assessment, Early Childhood, Elementary School, Fine Motor Development, Free apps, iPad, Medical, Mental Health, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics | Leave a comment

iPad Masterclass: Using iPads to support people with Autism

Spectronics’ post ” iPad Masterclass: Using iPads to support people with Autism provides resources for the iPad as well as application and apps for individuals with Autism. Information is provided in the following categories (these categories are Evidenced Based Practices for ASD as … Continue reading

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Protect Hands from Digital Distress – Handout from Advance for OT

Are you or your clients feeling the effects of abuse from use of electronic devices in their hands, arms or fingers? Check out this article from Advance for OT “Protect Hands from Digital Distress“, by Cheryl McEvoy, providing tips and … Continue reading

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How To Reduce Motion / Parallax Effects in iOS 7

As Scooped from iPad Insight, “How to Reduce Motion/Parallax Effects in iOS 7” Tips and Tricks One of the many notable new features in iOS 7 are the ‘Parallax’ motion effects that are noticeable throughout the new UI in the … Continue reading

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CloudCam – Camera App for Dropbox and Google Drive

Having difficulty managing available space on your iDevice? Are you managing numerous devices with photos and videos hogging space on each of them? With devices that have now had a year or more of accumulated apps, photos and videos, lack … Continue reading

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Math – Visual Fraction Apps

A colleague asked me about fraction apps for some of her students who needed concrete methods of learning and would be motivated by using the iPads available at the school. The search began with some of the available fraction math … Continue reading

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OT’s with Apps List for Middle School thru Adult Individuals with Disabilities 10-2013

OT iTool Kit App List for MS thru Adults with Disabilities 10-27-13 – (PDF file). A partial list of apps from the complete OT’s with Apps List, this list focuses on apps in the following categories (not limited to) for iOS … Continue reading

Posted in Android, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, iOS, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Learning Disability, Life Skills, Low Vision/ Blindness, Math, Mental Health, Mobility Impairment, Note Taking App, Occupational Therapy, OCR, Organization, Post secondary, Presentation Tools, Productivity apps, Scanning, Self-regulation, Sensory Apps, Text to Speech, Visual Memory, Word Prediction, Writing | 2 Comments

The 17 Best Anxiety iPhone & Android Apps of 2013

The 17 Best Anxiety iPhone and Android Apps of 2013 As scooped from Healthline.com on October 26, 2013. Anxiety may be treated with medications, behavior therapies, and relaxation techniques. Consider these apps to help you feel less anxious. Carol Leynse … Continue reading

Posted in Adults, Android, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Autism, iOS, Medical, Mental Health, Occupational Therapy, Self-regulation, Uncategorized | Leave a comment