Category Archives: Geriatrics

Memory Apps for Dementia

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Memory Apps for Dementia Alive! a charity project initiated in 2010 for residential care homes in UK researched methods of improving the quality of live of the residents through activities. One of the methods of activities utilized iPads with individuals with … Continue reading →

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Preparing Adolescents and Adults for Life – #3

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Here is PAAL part 3 on apps presented by Avi Glick, Director of Preparing Adolescents and Adults for Life (PAAL) while attending the 2012 Closing the Gap Conference in Minnesota last week. This third post shares community life skill apps used with individuals with Autism Spectrum … Continue reading →

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More Stylus Suggestions for Special Needs ….

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Responses from experienced readers provided some more great stylus suggestions: Cosmonaut Stylus Leann T. commented that she loves the Cosmonaut: Wide-Grip Stylus for Capacitive Touch Screens.  Here are images of the Cosmonaut:  Information from websites indicates the Cosmonaut is made to feel like … Continue reading →

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