Category Archives: Free apps

AppoLearning App – Gone Free

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

Apps and services that provide app reviews are a great source when scouring for the right app. There are several that are my favorite go to apps for reviews – KinderTown app and Autism App providing a rating and overview … Continue reading →

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iOT Screener App

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

The iOT Screener app is a free screening tool for professionals and parents who may have concerns regarding their child or student. Created by Dr. Frederick B. Covington, OTD, the iOT Screener  app requests the user to input answers to general information about the child … Continue reading →

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Math – Visual Fraction Apps

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

A colleague asked me about fraction apps for some of her students who needed concrete methods of learning and would be motivated by using the iPads available at the school. The search began with some of the available fraction math … Continue reading →

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‘Appy’ Halloween

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Apps for Halloween! Halloween Card Creator (iPhone/iPad; free) -Make a spooky greeting card and email it to a friend or family member with this app. Use it for a seasonal writing activity. The Very Hungry Pumpkin app (iPhone/iPad; free) Be a … Continue reading →

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Apps Gone Free Today – FotoMed HD

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

Here are a couple of notable apps gone free today (limited time) that might come in handy in your OT mTool Kit: FotoMed HD app for iPhone and iPad (regularly 1.99) provides a pocket medical reference with images, definitions and links to … Continue reading →

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BARD Mobile App from NLS

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

The BARD Mobile App developed by the Library of Congress is the app managing files for those registered for the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS). Seeing the apps interface, shows it looks very similar to the … Continue reading →

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Apps Gone Free for Your OT or Teaching mTool Kit

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

iOSnoops is one of my resources for finding free, sale or new apps. This mornings finds on iOSnoop include a couple of apps gone free that might be worth perusing or even cleaning off a few other apps to make room … Continue reading →

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Back to School Apps for OT/PT Administration – iConnect – Notes Edition

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Looking for an app to manage your case load of OT/PT/SLP students information and compile notes and treatment artifacts (pictures, etc.)? There are a number of general note taking/ note management apps that can work for organization of client/student information (e.g. Notability, Awesome … 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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4th of July Apps

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

Looking for 4th of July apps for a road trip, seasonal fireworks celebration without overload, a seasonal social story, or just for fun? Here are a few free or low cost apps with a US Independence Day theme: Real Fireworks Art Show HD (iPad; free)  – … Continue reading →

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