Category Archives: Cognitive Impairment

Alexa, “What am I Holding?” – Amazon Show and Tell Feature

Posted on October 6, 2019 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Alexa’s skills as offered in the Amazon Show or Echo devices continue to expand offering more and more including universal design services for the general public and individuals with disabilities. A recent email sharing “What’s New with Alexa?” featured the … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Activities of Daily Living, Adults, Aging in Place, Artificial Intelligence, Assistive Technology, Cognitive Impairment, Environmental Control, Home accessibility, iADL's, Intellectual Disability, Internet of Things, Low Vision/ Blindness, Object Recognition, Text to Speech, Universal Design, Visual Impairment | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

SafeTracks GPS – Personal GPS Tracking Devices — The Assistive Technology Daily

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

  TRiLOC GPS Monitoring Safetracks offers a reliable GPS Personal Monitoring Device which is ideal for communicating and locating those with living with Alzheimer’s/Dementia, Autism, those suffering from PTSD, Lone Workers and other high-risk applications. Key Features: SOS button Fall … Continue reading →

Posted in Assistive Technology, Cognitive Impairment, Intellectual Disability, Special Needs, Wayfinding/GPS monitoring, Wearable technology | Leave a comment

Reminder, Alarm and Voice Reminders, Remind Me App

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Research on use of visual schedules and checklists has been found to improve independence in completing work tasks and self-care skills for individuals with autism and cognitive disabilities (Koyama, Wang 2011). Use of visual schedules on PDA have also shown significant benefits … Continue reading →

Posted in App Reviews, Apps for Special Needs, Assistive Technology, Autism, Cognitive Impairment, Customizable app, Executive Function, iOS, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Organization, Visual Communication, Visual Supports | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Tar Heel Gameplay – accessible video games! — Jane Farrall Consulting

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

I’m very excited to say that there is a new option in the Tar Heel family – Tar Heel Gameplay! Tar Heel Gameplay lets you create a timed switch version of most videos. You can link to a video on … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Apps for Special Needs, Assistive Technology, Cognitive Impairment, eBook Creating, Emergent Literacy, Game Apps for Special Needs, Leisure apps, Switch Access, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Tech Toolbox™

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Thanks to the The Assistive Technology Daily blog for offers the latest tech resources for individuals with disability. One of their recent posts features The Arc’s Tech Toolbox™ , an online resource to find, share, rate and review technology for … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Activities of Daily Living, App Reviews, App Search Engine, Apps for OT's, Apps for PT's, Apps for Special Needs, Assistive Technology, Augmentative Communication, Cognitive Impairment, Developmental Delay, Intellectual Disability | Leave a comment

AT and App Support for Executive Function: Middle School Thru Post-Secondary

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

I had the opportunity to listen to Diana Petschauer and Stacy Driscoll’s webinar on AT and Apps Support Executive Function recently as hosted by the CTD. An excellent webinar presented by two outstanding AT gurus, these specialists shared their listing of tools … Continue reading →

Posted in Android, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Assistive Technology, Cognitive Impairment, Executive Function, Google Chrome, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Special education, Traumatic Brain Injury, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

iDo Hygiene App

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

iDo Hygiene is a new app providing instruction, video and games to learn personal hygiene. Included is an option to create your own images in the 12 hygiene areas. Created by the Center for Educational Technology for individuals with cognitive … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities of Daily Living, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Cognitive Impairment, Developmental Delay, iADL's, iPad, Life Skills, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics, Self Care, Special education, Special Needs, Visual Communication | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

STAC App for Cognitive Assessment

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

The STAC (Standardized Touchscreen Assessment of Cognition) App for iPad is an automated screening tool designed by Cognitive Innovation’s Simon Carson, OT/L, MBA and Heather Cole, MA CCC- SLP’s for health care professionals. The iPad app provides self-directed instruction of cognitive  tasks, reducing … Continue reading →

Posted in Adults, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Assessment, Cognitive Impairment, Data Collection, Focused attention, High School, iPad, Medical, Mobile Device Use, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, Therapist/Teacher Tools, Traumatic Brain Injury | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Mobile Devices as Cognitive Aids for People with Brain Injuries | RichmondMom.com

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

As scooped from Richmondmom.com‘s  post Mobile Devices as Cognitive Aids for People with Brain Injuries Carol Leynse Harpold‘s insight: Richmondmom.com writer, Fiona Bessey Bushnell, OT shares information and background about Tony Gentry’s work with cognitive aids for individuals with brain … Continue reading →

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Eye Training Apps from Ebenezer School and Home for the Visually Impaired

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Ebenezer School and Home for the Visually Impaired I often just stumble upon apps when scouring for specific apps for client or students I work with. Apps developed by the Ebenezer School and Home for the Visually Impaired were those … Continue reading →

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