Category Archives: iPad

Just for Fun and for Spring’s Arrival !

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

In the Midwest, spring is finally here and it is time to have some fun! Here are a few, fun iOS spring apps for kids for something fresh and new in OT, teaching or family mTool Kit: DressUp Easter Eggs – for … Continue reading →

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Dear Otto: Are there any Good Keyboarding Apps?

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Scooped from Ask A Teacher.com   Dear Otto is an occasional column where I answer questions I get from readers about teaching tech. If you have a question, please complete the form below and I’ll answer it here. For your privacy, … … Continue reading →

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Mod Math App – Free Math Worksheet App

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

ModMath is a  new iPad app developed for individuals with dyslexia and dysgraphia to produce basic math problems.  And,  if that isn’t good enough the app is (currently) free! If you have searched for methods of producing math electronically, you might agree that … Continue reading →

Posted in iPad, Learning Disability, Math, Occupational Therapy, Special education, Writing | 2 Comments

iAutism – Apps Discounted or Free for World Autism Awareness Day

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, 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

Autism Awareness Month Apps Discounted / Free – Smart Apps for Kids

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

For Autism Awareness Month, numerous developers offer their apps discounted or free. Smart Apps for Kids provides a list of 101 iPad, iPhone/iPod apps reduced or free in honor of Autism Awareness Month. Check out the apps at: http://www.smartappsforkids.com/2014/03/autism-awareness-month-1st-april-1.html Carol

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OT’s with Apps Manuscript Handwriting App Feature Match

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Ever search for an app with specific options or features , then at a later time wonder what the determining factor(s) were of your choice? That has happened way too many times for me. As a result, I got a little … Continue reading →

Posted in Apps for OT's, AT for Handwriting, Early Childhood, Elementary School, Handwriting, iPad, Letter Formation, Occupational Therapy, Writing | Leave a comment

8 Great Handwriting Apps for OTs | CMS Direct Hire

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

As Scooped from CMS Direct Hire   8 Great Handwriting Apps for OT’s We at CMS Direct Hire would like to share with you 8 great Occupational Therapy apps for improving your patients’ handwriting skills! Carol Leynse Harpold‘s insight: CMS Direct Hire shares … Continue reading →

Posted in App Reviews, Apps for OT's, AT for Handwriting, Early Childhood, Finger Isolation, Handwriting, iPad, Letter Formation, Occupational Therapy, Writing | Leave a comment

AppCrayon Stylus

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

A thank you to Dano for supplying participants at my recent OT’s with Apps @ School Workshop a complimentary Dano AppCrayon Stylus for Kids. This stylus had come recommended by another OT during a previous workshop (thank you Joan!), so … Continue reading →

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iPad and Android Keyboarding Apps and Resources

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

Keyboarding Apps and Resources for the iPad Questions of keyboarding training using the iPad on occasion arise. Listed below are keyboarding instruction apps for the iPad and Android tablet. At the bottom of the list are a few web-based keyboarding instruction sites … Continue reading →

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Miss Sue’s Keyboarding Fun – OT-Care

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Are you looking for specialized or customizable keyboard instruction using the iPad for students with physical or cognitive/learning disabilities? Miss Sue’s Keyboarding Fun© provides several keyboarding app choices with options to customize the sounds, colors, picture supports, word lists and … Continue reading →

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