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.

Mental Health App Resources

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Every so often there are inquiries on apps for mental health. As I have stated before this is not at all an area of expertise of mine, but as it goes with any OT or individual working with individuals requiring … Continue reading →

Posted in App Reviews, Mental Health, Occupational Therapy, Traumatic Brain Injury, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

White Noise + App Gone Free and White Noise, Pink Noise and Brown Noise

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

White Noise + App for the iPhone and iPad has currently gone free (normally 1.99 – and as always when the price will change is a mystery). I would consider this a sensory, relaxation, mental health app used for with a variety of students … Continue reading →

Posted in App Reviews, Mental Health, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Apps, Sensory Apps for ASD, Special Needs, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

CTH Mood Tracking App (Freed) and Bipolar Disorder Mobile Apps…

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

CTH Mood Tracker app as reviewed in Candida’s blog is free today  (typically 4.99; compatible with iPhone, iPad). Check ou her  blog and review the app to see if Mood Tracker is a good app for you or your clients! I guarantee … Continue reading →

Posted in App Reviews, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Mental Health, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Splashtop 2 Remote

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Are you looking for a app that can display the contents of your computer and contents of your interactive whiteboard? Of course there is an app for that … Splashtop 2 Remote app, currently $.99 (typically $9.99), compatible with iPad only, … Continue reading →

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Must See Apps List… Really!

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Samuel Sennott shared this resource on the QIAT list serv – and it is a must see app and equipment listing on Pinterest! Created by Lauren S. Enders, SLP/ Augmentative Communication Specialists / Assistive Technology Consultant, her app list seems to have … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, App Reviews, Apps for Special Needs, Augmentative Communication, Early Childhood, Elementary School, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod/iPad Accessory, Occupational Therapy, Primary Grades, Special education, Special Needs | Tagged , , , , , | 7 Comments

iOS Apps List for Middle/High School & Adults with Learning Disabilities

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Looking for iOS apps for adults or middle school through post secondary students with  learning disabilities? Check out this app list out. Create with  middle/high, post secondary students and adults in mind, this list includes basic apps to support individuals with learning disabilities. With … Continue reading →

Posted in Adults with LD, App Reviews, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Learning Disability, Math, Middle School, Note Taking, Note Taking App, Occupational Therapy, OCR, Reading, Scanning, Text to Speech, Word Prediction, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

AppWriter – A Multi-Purpose App for Individuals with Learning Disabilities

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Are you in need of an app that provides: Text to speech Word prediction Word highlighting File management Dyslexie font (a specialized font for dyslexics) AppWriter may be your answer! AppWriter US for iPad (19.99)  is a text editing app that … Continue reading →

Posted in Adults with LD, App Rubric, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, iPad, Learning Disability, Occupational Therapy, Special education, Text to Speech, Word Prediction, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Shoe Tying 1 app from Accelerations Educational Software

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

A big thanks to Karl Smith at Accelerations Educational Software for his generosity in supplying me with the app Shoe Tying 1, allowing review and trial of the app first hand! If you are not familiar with Accelerations Educational Software they are the creator … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities of Daily Living, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Clinic Based Interventions, iPad, iPhone, Occupational Therapy, School Based Interventions, Special education, Special Needs, Video Modeling | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

From the Voice of Experience – A Stylus Recommendation

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Ciara Campbell shared this valuable comment yesterday on a stylus recommendation and also agreed to let me to share it in a post … “I’m 32 have spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, I got an iPad 2 about a month ago. My fine motor … Continue reading →

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Fending off Forgetting: Pillboxie app Review by Candida Abrahamson

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Do you work with adults that need help with remembering to take medication? Candida Abrahamson reviews the app, Pillboxie (1.99), a med reminder app. She presents the pros and cons of the app and like all of her posts, shares her … Continue reading →

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