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.

Final Spectronics Online Resource for 2012! Apps for Early Literacy Series – Part 2 (letter-sound identification, letter tracing) | The Spectronics Blog

See on Scoop.it – OT mTool Kit Check out the latest video JUST added to the Spectronics Online Resources! Apps for Early Literacy Series – Part 2 (letter-sound identification, letter tracing) available now… See on http://www.spectronicsinoz.com

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Voice Dream Reader with New Bookshare Support

See on Scoop.it – OT mTool Kit Bookshare support now includes organizational accounts– Improved VoiceOver support for the blind– Can start speaking text from a chapter, bookmark, or highlight– Can start speaking from a text search result   Listen to … Continue reading

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“Write” in time for the holidays | The Spectronics Blog

See on Scoop.it – OT mTool Kit I have been waiting for Panther Writer to be released with more anticipation than waiting for Christmas! (yes, you can see my geeky side now 🙂 ) And it has… Carol Leynse Harpold‘s insight: … Continue reading

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SMORGASBORD | A miscellany of reviews, news, and whatnot: Best Free Android Apps (Media)

See on Scoop.it – OT mTool Kit Best Free Android Apps (Media) Carol Leynse Harpold‘s insight: Android utility apps including video editing, adding text to pictures, downloading videos and more. A number of useful apps to consider! Carol See on … Continue reading

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Write for School App – Customizable Letter Formation Instruction

Write for School Device Compatibility: iPad Cost: 6.49 Developer: Little Caradams Pty Ptd App Description: Write for School is an educational app featuring manuscript upper and lower case letters, number formation, letter blends and vowel formation instruction for primary aged … Continue reading

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Educational Apps for Sale…

Educational Apps for Sale  (part of Digital StoryTime) has a few great deals on iPad apps previously reviewed but now at reduced prices:       Book Creator for iPad – (Was 4.99 now 1.99 ) This app allows unlimited creation of books … Continue reading

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Aspie Blog – Sensory Overload Through My Eyes

Originally posted on The Sensory Spectrum:
A teenager on the Autism spectrum shared what it’s like to experience sensory overload. Bravo for him in educating others! Related articles Autism and Sensory Overload (marccortez.com) Understanding Sensory Overload – Autism and Related…

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Visual Schedule will Travel !

Visual Schedule will Travel!  Work tasks integrated into a students day can be part of a students life skill programming.  Using visual strategies may also be a need for many students to facilitate independence with task completion by providing photos, symbols or text in … Continue reading

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Great app deal: Photo Table

See on Scoop.it – Apps for Special Education   Photo Table by Paul Solt I have no idea how long this app is free for but I assume its for a very short time. It dropped in price from $9.99 … Continue reading

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Need a stocking stuffer for your iDevice user?

Here is a holiday stocking stuffer idea for the iDevice user –  shared by Chris Beatty, OTR, ATP via email: “I recently found ‘Tech Touch’ gloves available at Target with which work with iPad or capacitance  touch screen. The gloves prevent … Continue reading

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