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.

Cause and Effect Sensory Light Box App

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Cause and Effect Sensory Light Box (1.99) for iPhone and iPad was created for a group of teenagers with complex needs including visual impairment, autism and developmental disabilities. With 21 different scenes with abstract visuals and quality audio the app … Continue reading →

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School Writing app – Sarah DeBellis’ review

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Originally posted on On Sarah's iPad:
School Writing by Demografix is an App I’ve meant to review for some time.  It has handwriting fonts for Australia, New Zealand, the USA and the UK.  You might be mistaken for thinking it…

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Learn to Tie Your Shoelace – Using Apps and Video Resources

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Tying shoe laces is one of those functional goals that a OT  (or teacher, parent) works on to increase independence of their student, child or client. Whether using standard laces, adaptive laces, velcro and or instructional methods we are always looking for interventions … Continue reading →

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OT iTool Kit Tip and Tricks #6 – Using a Bluetooth or Standard Keyboard with Your iPad

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Using Keyboards with your iPad This is a repeat post but in lieu of some of the keyboarding app reviews I thought and frequent reference to how to do this I thought I would post this how to use and connect a standard … Continue reading →

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App Gone Free – CountDown Pro

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Have a need for a countdown app? Do you have a child or a student who would benefit from count down by days to a big event? When I saw this app I thought about students who need a visual reminder of … Continue reading →

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Free Apps for Early Learning

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Free app for weekend only (Bug Game) … Bug Games HD – iPad only featuring all kinds of critters to promote letter and word work, number concepts with dot to dot and puzzle activities. Stickers as a reward system is included. No ads, … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Occupational Therapy Blogs

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Looking for blogs on Occupational Therapy? Chris Hotzak at Rehab Alternatives.com has a compiled a Top 10 Occupational Therapy Blogs list.  Based on criteria of  information presented, frequency of posts, uniqueness, fun and ease of navigation, his list includes blogs are … Continue reading →

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Type Fun Lite -Another iPad Keyboarding app

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Thank you to Bonnie Shams, OTR for her comment about Type Fun app, a keyboarding game app for the iPad and iPhone. Available in a lite and full version (.99) with more words provided in the full version. Practice levels for beginning … Continue reading →

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iPad 2 & 3 Cases for Professionals

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

There are sturdy cases, kids cases but what about cases for professional use? Here are a few cases that recieved good reviews for professionals looking for lightweight, low scale, affordable protection for their iPad with out a keyboard. Keyboards typically add … Continue reading →

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OT iTool Kit App List – Updated

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

What’s in your iTool Kit? Can’t find an app? Checkout this updated, categorized listing of app geared to OT’s, special education, individuals with LD, ADHD, students, teacher or parents. It has a brief description of the apps which hopefully will make it a … Continue reading →

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