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.

Happy Geese Game Board App

A customizable game board – app??  Happy Geese Game Board App!  Mix Snakes and Ladders and Game of the Goose and you have a differentiated game board – Happy Geese app for young children and children with special needs. Happy Geese … Continue reading

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A+ Spelling Test Pro app

Here is an Alligator app gone free (hope it still is!): A+ Spelling Test Pro app for iPhone and iPad allows for customization of spelling word lists for students. Here are just a few of the features: WHAT MAKES A+ … Continue reading

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Track & Share app

Are you familiar with Autism Tracker Pro? Track & Share app is the twin sister of Autism Tracker Pro just with different graphics and listed items. Since it is customizable, Track & Share allows you to track goals and items on students or … Continue reading

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6 best phonics apps for iPad: teach kids to read, write and spell

Tech Radar provides a comparison of phonics apps worth checking out at: http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/tablets/6-best-phonics-apps-for-ipad-teach-kids-to-read-write-and-spell-1143996 (also linked on Scoop.it – OT mTool Kit ) Phonics is the primary way in which children learn basic literacy at schools and you can help them learn … Continue reading

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Assistive Technology: New Trend Emerging in Classroom Presentation Systems

Visit Brian Friedlander’s Assistive Tek Blogspot for more information on New Trend Emerging in Classroom Presentation Systems: http://assistivetek.blogspot.com/2013/03/new-trend-emerging-in-classroom.html Brian Friedlander shares information on a new presentation system called the Belkin Tablet Stage and the Belkin Stage app and of course … Continue reading

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Assistive Technology: Belkin Tablet Stands – Adding Ergonomics to the Tablet Equation

Brian Friedlander debuts a new Belkin Tablet Stand on his Assistivetek Blogspot: http://assistivetek.blogspot.com/2013/04/belkin-tablet-stands-adding-ergonomics.html (As linked on Scoop.it – OT mTool Kit ) Carol Leynse Harpold‘s insight: Brian Friedlander shares this Belkin tablet stand as an ergonomic aid. Pretty functional and clever! Carol See on assistivetek.blogspot.com

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Executive Function Planning Apps for the Visual and Auditory Learner

Executive Function Planning Apps Executive functioning is described in many ways, however, in many of our students or clients we work with we see in their difficulty with planning, behavior control/regulation, organization and thinking skills. Lynn Meltzer in her book, Executive … Continue reading

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Top Innovative Elementary School Math Apps for iPad | PadGadget

Top Innovative Elementary School Math Apps for iPad from Pad Gadget. See on Scoop.it – OT mTool Kit Even though math is an essential part of everyday life, many children still resist its charms. When I was growing up “math … Continue reading

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Schedule Planner in the iTunes App Store

Schedule Planner in the iTunes App Store – reviewed on AT Daily Forget everything you know about Schedule Planner HD – our premium productivity solution has evolved! There’s dozens of all-new features, more ways than ever to stay on top of … Continue reading

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Apps for Regulation for Individuals with Autism or Sensory Processing Disorders

Do you have students who benefit quiet, self regulation activities on the iPad? As an OT working with a variety of students, many who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, having regulation apps on my iPad seem to be a must … Continue reading

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