Category Archives: iPad

Using a Big Blue Keyboard and Word Prediction on an iPad

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

RJ Cooper’s Keyboard-Tablet Combo Stand and Big Blue Keyboard A big Thank-You to RJ Cooper for lending me a Tooth Keyboard and Tablet Stand Combo and Big Blue Keyboard to demonstrate input equipment for the iPad at an upcoming OT’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Accessories, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, iPad, iPod/iPad Accessory, Keyboard, Mobile Device Use, Mobility Impairment, Occupational Therapy, Special Needs, Text to Speech, Word Prediction, Writing | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Cognitive Impairment, Customizable app, Early Childhood, iPad, Low Vision/ Blindness, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics, Special education, Vision | Leave a comment

Skill Game – Gone Free Today

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

I don’t often recommend Game Center apps, but the Skill Game is a favorite of mine for the visual motor, spatial reasoning and motor planning required. Compatible with iPhone/iPad (iOS 5 or later), this is best suited to upper elementary level students … Continue reading →

Posted in Adults, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Drawing, Elementary School, High School, iPad, iPhone, Leisure apps, Visual Motor, Visual Perception | Leave a comment

Breathe, Think, Do App by Sesame Street

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

Breathe, Think, Do app (iPhone/iPad; Android; free) developed by Sesame Street, is geared to children ages 2-5 years using a Breathe, Think, Do strategy to promote problem solving and emotional coping skills. Just one of the tools of the Little Children, Big … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities of Daily Living, Android, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Early Childhood, Elementary School, iPad, iPhone, Self-regulation, Social Skills, Therapist/Teacher Tools | 2 Comments

Ready to Print App Updated!

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Ready to Print app for iPad (9.99), Android (7.99)   and for Kindle Ready to Print (Kindle Tablet Edition) (7.99) by Dianne Reid, OT at Essare.net is a well-developed pre writing/ letter formation app that provides graded levels of multiple visual motor and visual perceptual … Continue reading →

Posted in Android, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Assessment, AT for Handwriting, eBook Creating, Education, Elementary School, Fine Motor Development, Finger Isolation, Handwriting, iPad, Kindle, Letter Formation, Occupational Therapy, Pre-writing, Primary Grades, Writing | Leave a comment

OT’s with Apps for School Based OT Workshop – March 7-8, 2014

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Interested in learning more about apps for School Based OT? Registration Information Registration Info Emails for more information: otswithapps@gmail.com  or  info@Adaptivetr.com Hope to see you there! Carol

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Top 10 Apps to Help with Executive Functions

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

In need of apps to support executive functions for clients, students or yourself? Check out the apps scooped from : http://www.smartappsforspecialneeds.com/2013/12/why-cant-you-be-more-organized-10-apps.html Carol Leynse Harpold‘s insight: Katherine McCloskey scooped this resource of apps for organization. My favorities on this list include … Continue reading →

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5 Excellent iPad Apps Students Can Use for Taking Audio Notes ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

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

iPad Apps for Taking Audio Notes Educators Technology.com provides a listing of apps for taking audio notes, check them out at the link below: http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2014/01/5-excellent-ipad-apps-students-can-use.html “There are times when taking a note in a written format is not a practical … Continue reading →

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Attainments’s Access Language App – Gone Free (today only)

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Interested in a literacy app for students who benefit from modified text and supports? Attainments Access Language App (for iPad only, regularly 39.99) provides access to frequently read books in a modified format. iTunes description of the Attainment app states: … Continue reading →

Posted in Apps for Special Needs, Cognitive Impairment, Emergent Literacy, High School, iPad, Middle School, Reading, School Based Interventions, Special education, Word Work | Leave a comment

Writing Wizard

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Writing Wizard app for iPhone and iPad (2.99) developed by L’ Escapadou.com (developer of Word Wizard app), is another letter formation app (how many can you have??) that provides great options to support practice of specific curriculum fonts: Zaner Bloser DeNealian Handwriting Without Tears This … Continue reading →

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