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.

Bugs and Numbers App (Little Bit Studio offers a free code)

Bugs and Numbers app is new iPhone/iPad app (2.99) developed by Little Bit Studio . The third of their educational apps, this app features math activities and provides  fine motor, visual motor and visual perceptual activities for preschool and elementary ability aged students. The … Continue reading

Posted in App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Developmental Delay, Early Childhood, Education, Elementary School, Fine Motor Development, Finger Isolation, Game, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics, School Based Interventions, Special education, Visual Motor, Visual Perception | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Lingvo IDE3S App

See on Scoop.it – TherAppists at Work Lingvo App for Communication Carol Leynse Harpold‘s insight: Lingvo app provides a basic symbol communication system when language becomes a barrier whether due to disability or cultural differences. Free this app may be … Continue reading

Posted in Apps for OT's, Augmentative Communication, Community Programs, Geriatrics, iPad, iPhone, Medical, Occupational Therapy, Visual Communication | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Free Technology for Teachers: 13 Good Chrome Extensions and Apps for Students and Teachers

Richard Byne reviews 13 Chrome Extensions for student and teachers which include some that are support students with reading and writing challenges. Find his review: http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2013/03/13-good-chrome-extensions-and-apps-for.html As scooped on Scoop.it – OT mTool Kit Carol Leynse Harpold‘s insight: Many of the … Continue reading

Posted in Accessibility, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Google, Google Chrome, Google Docs, Learning Disability | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

NEW iReadWrite App!

See on Scoop.it – OT mTool Kit iReadWrite app for iPad makes reading easier and ensures accurate writing as you use your iPad for school, work, or leisure. Carol Leynse Harpold‘s insight: Read & Write now has an app! I’ve heard … Continue reading

Posted in App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Dictionary app, Education, Elementary School, High School, iPad, Learning Disability, Note Taking, Note Taking App, Occupational Therapy, Reading, School Based Interventions, Special education, Special Needs, Text to Speech, Word Prediction, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

email & texting

Ergonomic ideas to prevent repetitive strain injury caused by excessive email and texting from OT Idea.com . Their list is basic for those who know ergonomic principles but always a good reminder, especially in the advent of frequency of use of mobile devices. … Continue reading

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Bugs and Numbers App

Bugs and Numbers app for iPhone/iPad (2.99) by Little Bit Studio, developers of the popular Bugs and Buttons and Bugs and Bubbles apps. The focus of Bugs and Number is to provide a wide range of math skill activities from counting … Continue reading

Posted in App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Early Childhood, Education, Elementary School, Finger Isolation, Game, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Math, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics, School Based Interventions | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

World Autism Awareness Day

It’s that time of the year again, April 2, 2013 is around the corner and is the annual World Autism Awareness Day, one of the few official United Nations health related days. With 1 in 88 individuals diagnosed with Autism … Continue reading

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Write for School App

A few weeks ago I wrote a post about WriteForSchool app, a handwriting instruction app gone free. This unknowingly was a  24 hour sale which I found and probably posted at the 23rd hour. I received many emails stating it was no longer … Continue reading

Posted in App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, AT for Handwriting, Customizable app, Handwriting, iPad, Letter Formation, Occupational Therapy, Special education, Special Needs | Tagged , , , , , | 12 Comments

iPad/iPod Touch Assessment Checklist by Autism Specialist, Kate McGinnity

Looking for a tool or checklist to sort out how to consider if an iPad, iPod (or other mobile device) is appropriate for your child, student or client with Autism? I recently had the opportunity of attending a Wisconsin DPI Autsim … Continue reading

Posted in Accessibility, Autism, Formative Assessment, iPad, iPad Management, iPhone, iPod, Mobile Device Use, Occupational Therapy | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Another Stylus “To the Rescue”…

RJ Cooper’s iPad/Tablet Pointer Rehabgadgets2go’s recent post “Tip: Stylus Saves the Day” provided a stylus solution and other stylus options for individuals with a mobility impairment.  A stylus can be a make or break solution to accessing a tablet, or touch screen cell phone for … Continue reading

Posted in Accessibility, Accessories, iPod/iPad Accessory, Mobile Device Use, Mobility Impairment, Stylus | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment