Category Archives: Apps for Special Needs

A Big Thank You to Claro Software for ClaroApps Promo Codes!

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Thank you to Claro Software for their generosity with supplying promotional app codes for the OT’s with Apps Workshop participants held in Fort Worth, Texas this past week. Participants received a free promo codes for the iOS ClaroSpeak and ClaroPDF apps. Both … Continue reading →

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OT’s with Apps Revised List

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Apologies for the problems with the prior revised list, repaired list… OT mTool Kit App List 11-2014 rev4 Carol

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Keedogo Keyboard for iOS 8

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

With iOS 8, options of integrating customizable keyboards into other apps provides a flavor of universal design when typing. Many different keyboard apps are  now available adding emoticons, customized keyboard backgrounds and keys to your favorite writing app.  AssistiveWare provides a … Continue reading →

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Flip Writer AAC | Two Displays

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Flip Writer lets you type a message on the keyboard, and this message is displayed on two displays,           Source: As Scooped from: http://attraining.org/atdaily/2014/09/30/two-displays/ AT Daily reviews Flip Writer app. Free, with in-app purchase for word … Continue reading →

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Third Party Keyboards

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Originally posted on The Website of Luis Perez:
One of the most anticipated features in iOS 8 was the redesigned on-screen keyboard. Recently, I did a video on my YouTube channel on the new QuickType feature that now provides smart…

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OT’s with Apps for School Based Therapist- August 11 & 12

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

What’s in your OT mTool Kit?  Interested in functional ways to use your iPad as a tool in OT? Manage your iPad and student iPad for safety and focused use? Review apps for school based occupational performance using feature matching (handouts)? Explore apps … Continue reading →

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Visual Perceptual Apps for Preschool and Primary Students

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

The iPad is a great tool for providing supplementary visual perceptual and visual motor therapy or home programming activities. Features of the iPad can allow verbal feedback on performance, language reinforcement and options of graded activity levels to the user depending … Continue reading →

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Project Kids Card App – Free!

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

The folks at Smart Apps for Special Needs are marvelous curators of app deals and reviews for iOS and Android apps. I am not sure how they do it, but they daily feature apps on sale for students with disabilities. What gets … Continue reading →

Posted in App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Early Childhood, Elementary School, Emergent Literacy, Free apps, iPad, iPhone | Leave a comment

Osmo – A Interactive Educational Tool for the iPad

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

I can’t believe that I have not posted about the Osmo Game system – a truly interactive device for the iPad. The Osmo Game system was demonstrated by Lisa Reas, Professional Development Extraordinaire  at an edcampMKE this past May.  I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Drawing, Education, Fine Motor Development, Game, iOS, iPad, Virtual reality apps, Visual Perception | 2 Comments

SnapType App for Occupational Therapy – A Tool for Dysgraphic Students

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

I am always excited to see OT created apps, such as SnapType app geared to OT practice. My admiration goes to those that not only have an idea for an app, but also have the persistence to see it to … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Activity Worksheets on Your iPad, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Dysgraphia, Elementary School, Free apps, Handwriting, iPad, Mobile Device Use, Occupational Therapy, Special education, Writing | 11 Comments