Author Archives: Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Unknown's avatar

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.

Converting and Transferring Videos for Academic Content on your iPad

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

One of the iPad’s that I manage is dedicated to a student who is integrated into a 3rd grade classroom. His iPad has apps that support his IEP goals which include math, social, language and early literacy skills along with … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer Utilities, iOS, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Photo, Uncategorized, Video Conversion | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

KinderTown App

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Looking for an educational apps for students with skills in the 3-6 year old level? KinderTown is an app to help you search for the best educational apps for 3-6 year olds. It provides a searchable data base of apps … Continue reading →

Posted in App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Early Childhood, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Occupational Therapy, Special education | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

The Shredder App from Sosh

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Thanks to Nancy Barth, for her comment on the Sosh – The Shredder app which can be purchased as a single app to help with the management of stress, anxiety and negative thinking!  Check out her post: http://nancybarthtutoring.com/?p=3027 Here’s Sosh’s The Shredder app Check out … Continue reading →

Posted in App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Autism, Emotions, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Occupational Therapy, Self-regulation, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sosh App for Individuals with Aspergers

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Have you seen the Sosh app? If you work with high functioning individuals with Aspergers you’ll want to check it out! Developed by Dr. Mark Bowers, the Sosh app is based on the Sosh framework which focuses on 5R’s of social skills development: … Continue reading →

Posted in App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Autism, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Occupational Therapy, Self-regulation, Sensory Apps, Sensory Apps for ASD, Special education, Special Education Teacher | Tagged , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Story Telling Apps for the iPod and iPad

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Interested in making e-books for your students? Do you have photos of students, events or images pertaining to curricular science, social studies content that could be included in a book for your special needs student? Digital story telling/e-book creating apps are a wonderful … Continue reading →

Posted in App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Autism, eBook Creating, iPad, iPod, Story Telling | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

SQUEEGiT Trial

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Thank you Neutronics and Cleaner Gear for sending me a sample of your SQUEEGiT squeegee and cleaner! I have been sharing the SQUEEGiT with fellow staff members at the schools where I work and I have heard nothing but positivies about this … Continue reading →

Posted in Cleaning your iPad/iPod, iPad, iPod, iPod/iPad Accessory | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Apps for Middle and High School Students

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

My position as an OT and an AT coordinator requires me to work with teachers and students from 4K to high school. Although most of the iDevices we currently have are dedicated to younger special needs students or students in multi-categorical classrooms, … Continue reading →

Posted in App Reviews, High School, iPad, iPod, Middle School, Occupational Therapy, Voice Recognition | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Kiddie Countdown Activity Timer App

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Looking for a visual timer for young children? A colleague I work with (thank you Gail for this great find!) found this great free visual timer – Kiddie Countdown Activity Timer Free  – for the  young students she works with. … Continue reading →

Posted in App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Autism, iPad, iPod, Occupational Therapy, Special education, Special Education Teacher | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

iOS5 Accessibility Tool – Speak Selection

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Have you used the new Speak Selection accessibility option available in the iOS5 on your updated iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch? Have you done training with any students or clients on its use with their iDevice? Speak Selection Option This … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, iOS, iPad, iPod, Occupational Therapy, Special education, Text to Speech | Tagged , , , , , , | 8 Comments

More iPad Stylus Choices

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

More iPad stylus choices?? I thought I had done a thorough job of researching styluses – well I guess not! Research on note taking apps featured a video about  the “best iPad stylus ever” and peaked my attention – always in search … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, iPad, iPod, iPod/iPad Accessory, Physical Disability Tool, Stylus | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment