Category Archives: Apps for OT’s

Apps to Support Individuals with Learning Disabilities

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Apps for Individuals with Learning Disabilities Shopping for some apps to support the needs of individuals with LD who are middle – high school aged or older? Here an updated, downloadable list of preferred apps for reading, writing, organization, reference material, math, concept … Continue reading →

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Timers with Elapsed App

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Ever need a timer that provides multiple alarms ?     A student that I work with is working on determining his self regulation needs along with completing homework tasks with greater independence using schedules and work choices within his day. Taking a … Continue reading →

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Cut the Buttons App

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Cut the Buttons is a free app (but with in app purchases) for iPhone and iPad that actually resembles a fine motor task. Promoting use of the iPad as a fine motor tool stretches my professional sense of what fine motor involves … Continue reading →

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WriteOnline App

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Crick Software has a new iPad app, WriteOnline (28.99) providing writing support : Word Prediction Word Banks (topic and alphabetical) Text to Speech Talking Spell Checker With features similar to their Clicker Docs app, WriteOnline app has a more mature look for middle … Continue reading →

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BeBop Blox App

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

BeBop Blox app is a new block building interactive app created by the developers of Endless Alphabet, Mr. Potato Head Create & Play that is creative and delightful for young learners. Compatible with iPhone and iPad, this app is free! BeBlop Blox … Continue reading →

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Apps List by Occupational Performance

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Apps Listed By Areas of Occupational Performance  I recently had an opportunity to write an article for AOTA’s Technology Special Interest Section Quarterly “What’s in Your Occupational Therapy Mobile Tool Kit?” published this June 2013. Limitations of the length of the article … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities of Daily Living, Adults, Android, Apps for OT's, AT for Handwriting, Game, iADL's, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Leisure apps, Occupational Therapy, Rest and Sleep | Leave a comment

iGet It… Cooking Vocabulary and Create Recipe Photo Sequence Book App

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

iGet It Apps has developed a new app, i Get… Cooking Vocabulary and Create Recipe Photo Sequence Books for iPhone and iPad (4.99). iGet Cooking provides not only vocabulary support but also the sequential steps of cooking tasks from identifying equipment … Continue reading →

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Chillax… with an App!

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Chillax app – no it’s not your teenage son or daughter telling you to chill out, but an app that can help you do that all by yourself! Listen to varieties of music and sounds in this free and simple app … Continue reading →

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AppWriter US Update Reads PDF’s on the iPad!

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Ling Apps has been working hard on this first version of their PDF reader in their AppWriter App (US, 29.99) for iPad. Most PDF files can be read aloud, and each word will be highlighted directly in the PDF file as it is … Continue reading →

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OT’s with Apps mTool Kit App List

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

OT’s with Apps mTool Kit App List Updated 6-2-2013 (click on above link for Word doc app list) It’s been a while since the OT’s with Apps mTool Kit list has been updated. Please find this new list at the … Continue reading →

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