Category Archives: Augmentative Communication

iPod Touch Cases for Work Environments

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

iPod Touch for Visual Communication at Work Recent evaluations of individuals with disabilities transitioning to employment situations have resulted in recommendations for an iPod Touch. Used for a variety of communication needs, the iPod Touch’s low profile, portability, apps and multimedia tools provides the … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Assistive Technology, Augmentative Communication, iPod, iPod/iPad Accessory, Rehabilitation, Transition, Traumatic Brain Injury, Vocation | 9 Comments

WordToob App

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

Do you ever stumble upon an app and think ” that is really cool” but the light bulb just doesn’t go on for application of it (or may be you don’t have an immediate application) ?? WordToob app (iPad; 19.99 for … Continue reading →

Posted in App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Assistive Technology, Augmentative Communication, Autism, Choice Making app, Communicaton, Customizable app, Education, iOS, iPad, Occupational Therapy, School Based Interventions, Self Care, Special Education Teacher, Special Needs, Story Telling, Therapist/Teacher Tools, Video Modeling | Leave a comment

Getting a Grip on the iPad Mini for Little Hands

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

One of the preschool students at school has an iPad Mini dedicated for his communication. Using a dedicated device differentiates it as a specific tool for communicating as opposed to devices that may be used for multiple activities (e.g. a educational activity, self-regulation … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Augmentative Communication, Early Childhood, Elementary School, iPad, iPad Management | 2 Comments

AAC Ferret App – A Way to Sift and Winnow for an AAC App

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

As a huge fan of the folks at Spectronics, I felt compelled to share this app with those supporting individuals with special needs. As an OT and AT Practioner, finding the right tool for the client, environment and task is … Continue reading →

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iAutism – Apps Discounted or Free for World Autism Awareness Day

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

Francesc Sistach at iAutism provides an outstanding categorized list of iOS apps discounted or free in observance of World Autism Awareness Day. Included in her list is a description and information on how long the price reduction is available. Many … Continue reading →

Posted in Apps for Special Needs, Augmentative Communication, Autism, Education, iADL's, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Life Skills, School Based Interventions, Social Story, Special education | Leave a comment

Talk+ Touch App Gone Free

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

Talk+ Touch App Talk+ Touch app for iPhone and iPad is currently  free (regularly .99) allowing customization of 1-2 cells with images, video, text and audio recording for a speech generating communication or choice tool. I have seen this app but never … Continue reading →

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RocketKeys | MyVoice | The Assistive Technology Daily

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

See on Scoop.it – OT @ Work Carol Leynse Harpold‘s insight: Assistive Technology Daily shared a new customizable keyboard for mobility and communication impairments. The RocketKeys app by MyVoice allows customization of keys, colors, methods of touch input, speech and prediction. Targeted as a communication … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, App Reviews, Augmentative Communication, Autism, Customizable app, iPad, Mobility Impairment, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, Special education, Word Prediction | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Lingvo IDE3S App

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

See on Scoop.it – TherAppists at Work Lingvo App for Communication Carol Leynse Harpold‘s insight: Lingvo app provides a basic symbol communication system when language becomes a barrier whether due to disability or cultural differences. Free this app may be … Continue reading →

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Medicare Approved iDevice for Communication

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

Here is a tip offered by Assistive Technology Daily in a recent post that caught my attention due to the difficulty with getting funding for Apple based products for communication devices. FRS Custom Solutions  (Forbes Rehab Services), a Ohio based … Continue reading →

Posted in Apps for Special Needs, Augmentative Communication, iPad, iPod/iPad Accessory, Mobility Impairment, Occupational Therapy, Physical Disability Tool | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Preparing Adolescents & Adults for Life #1

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

I had the opportunity of attending the annual Closing the Gap this week in Minneapolis, MN with school district colleagues.  It can be a bit overwhelming going from session to session gleaning new tools, apps and ideas from the technology gurus of the field of … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities of Daily Living, Android, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Augmentative Communication, Autism, Choice Making app, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Mobile Device Use, Occupational Therapy, Organization, Self Care, Visual Communication | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments