Category Archives: Android

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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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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Keyboarding Practice on Your iPad or Android – Apps and Other Equipment

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Considering the need to practice keyboarding on your iPad or Android Tablet? Following an earlier comment asking about the possibilities of iPad keyboarding practice apps and considering the needs of a student who will be producing word processing  on his iPad during his school … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Android, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Ergonomics, iPad, iPad Management, iPod/iPad Accessory, Keyboard, Occupational Therapy | Tagged , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

4th of July Fireworks Apps – (but don’t forget the ear muffs)!

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Whether celebrating the 4th of July in the US or planning for an outdoor fireworks show elsewhere, here are a few app that might entertain or forecast a firework event for individuals with special needs. Thanks to Digital Storytime for their review of … Continue reading →

Posted in Android, App Rubric, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Cause and Effect apps, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Occupational Therapy, Self-regulation, Sensory Apps, Sensory Apps for ASD, Social Skills, Special Needs | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Flow Free App – Available on Android

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Flow Free App developed by Big Duck Games is now available on Android. A fun visual spatial app, provides 300 free puzzle games. The goal is to connect matching colors with pipe to create a flow. Pair all colors, and … Continue reading →

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Stress Tracker App for iOS (free) and Android

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

The Stress Tracker app was created by a team of leading clinical psychologists and researchers using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness principles. It provides an all-in-one personal stress management app that tracks, identifies, and helps relieve your daily stress … Continue reading →

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Free App Friday – Free iOS and Android Apps!

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

Here are some apps gone free (typically only for today, June 22) for Free App Friday. Some apps were previously reviewed but have come around free for the downloading. The iOS apps are appropriate for visual perceptual , visual motor and visual memory skill development depending … Continue reading →

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Router Aqua App for Android – Free Today!

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

  Router Aqua app for Android is comparable to the Flow App (iOS) previously posted. Currently free in the Amazon App Market (today only!), this app provides visual spatial reasoning and visual motor challenge for your clients needs or you (this is … Continue reading →

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More Android Puzzle Apps and Games – For Adults Clients

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

A comment from Sandy asked about Android puzzle apps and what might be suited for adults with head injuries. Although this is not my area of expertise, I did a search in the Android app market to see if there … Continue reading →

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Puzzles for Young Learners for Your Android

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

Looking for puzzle apps for young learner for an Android device? Here are some of the same puzzle apps available for iOS now available for the Android. These apps have received good ratings on either platform. Make sure before you download that the app … Continue reading →

Posted in Android, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Early Childhood, Elementary School, Puzzles, Uncategorized, Visual Perception | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments