Category Archives: Autism

TooNoisy app

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

  I had the opportunity to attend a Wisconsin DPI Statewide Autism Training,  Advance Level, Addressing Communication taught by Kate McGinnity, Mary Graczk-McMullen and Daniel Parker. So much great information (I wish I could say I was at an advanced … Continue reading →

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Clicker Sentences App

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

Familiar with Clicker software by Crick? They now have apps providing many of the tools and options available in their desktop software to mobile users. One of their apps, Clicker Sentences  for iPad (special launch price of 16.99, regularly 20.99) provides customizable … Continue reading →

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i See-Quence app for Valentines Day

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

Preparing your special needs child or student for Valentine’s Day? i See-quence Valentines Day Social Skills Stories helps users understand the process of Valentine’s Day. Developed by i Get it Apps LLC, it is one of thirteen the i See-quence series of apps … Continue reading →

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Go Go Games App for Students with Autism

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

See on Scoop.it – OT mTool Kit Carol Leynse Harpold‘s insight: New app for students with Autism called Go Go Games. Visual matching activities are some of the features of this app. Are you familar with this app? Carol See … Continue reading →

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Write for School App – Customizable Letter Formation Instruction

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Write for School Device Compatibility: iPad Cost: 6.49 Developer: Little Caradams Pty Ptd App Description: Write for School is an educational app featuring manuscript upper and lower case letters, number formation, letter blends and vowel formation instruction for primary aged … Continue reading →

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Aspie Blog – Sensory Overload Through My Eyes

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Originally posted on The Sensory Spectrum:
A teenager on the Autism spectrum shared what it’s like to experience sensory overload. Bravo for him in educating others! Related articles Autism and Sensory Overload (marccortez.com) Understanding Sensory Overload – Autism and Related…

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BrainWorks App – A Sensory Diet Tool

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

BrainWorks app (11.99) for iPad and iPhone was developed by Occupational Therapist, Gwen Wild of SensationalBrain.com! to provide sensory diets menus for children and teens. Customizable, this app can manage an unlimited number of users and provide in app activity choices as well as customized … Continue reading →

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Autism and Learning

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

Infographics are like pictures with research and statistics imbedded for quick understanding of a subject. Here is a great infographic from Online College.org on Autism and Learning that shares information and strategies to help individuals with Autism. Via: Online College Advice Mobile … Continue reading →

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Your Therapy Source – www.YourTherapySource.com: Motor Skills, Emotions and Autism

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

See on Scoop.it – AT 4 Education Your Therapy Source provides another interesting summary of research on motor skills, emotions and Autism. Although interventions with individuals require many different types of approaches it is no wonder why there are so many … Continue reading →

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Miracle Modus App for Relaxation and Calming

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Miracle Modus app (free) for iPhone/iPad and for Android,  is a really interesting app developed by an individual who enjoys patterns  and mathematical calculations. After diving under the hood I found this apps development and features to offer more than what just … Continue reading →

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