Category Archives: iPad

Study Habits: New App Helps Students Get Organized and Motivated | Edudemic

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

After testing the app for a month with two classes of students, I can endorse Study Habits as the best student productivity app for iOS. Compared to its competitors, Study Habits provides the richest array of features and augments its … Continue reading →

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TV Teacher: writing abc’s – lower case app

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

   Occupational Therapist Marnie Danielson co-authored the handwriting instruction The TV Teacher instruction using evidence based practice of video modeling¹ along with movement based understanding of letter formation (Chandler, C. 2014). The TV Teacher ™ DVD based program includes an introduction to upper, … Continue reading →

Posted in App Reviews, Apps for OT's, AT for Handwriting, Autism, Early Childhood, Elementary School, Handwriting, iPad, Primary Grades | Leave a comment

Looking for App Similar to Waitstrip App?

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Waitstrip app for iOS  no  longer is available. A blog comment/question from Emily asked about suggestions for a similar app to Waitstrip. I found few options, but here is what seems to be available currently:  Visual Timer app for iPhone/iPad (2.99) provides a … Continue reading →

Posted in Android, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Autism, Developmental Delay, Free apps, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Occupational Therapy, Visual Communication | Leave a comment

Brain Works Apps Reduced

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Brain Works app, for iPhone and iPad is at a reduced price 4.99 (originally 8.99). Created by Occupational Therapist, Gwen Wild of Sensational Brain.com,  the app  supports users with sensory modulation challenges by providing a selection of sensory diets following choice of environment … Continue reading →

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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

Osmo Game System – A Manipulative Gaming System for the iPad!

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

In July, 2014 a blog post featured the  development of the Osmo Game System using tangible tangram pieces and letter tiles that interact with apps on the iPad. The Osmo Game System is available for iPad 2 and newer and the iPad Mini. With … Continue reading →

Posted in Apps for OT's, Fine Motor Development, Game, iPad, iPod/iPad Accessory, Puzzles, Visual Motor, Visual Perception | Leave a comment

OT’s with Apps Top 10 + 1 Apps for 2014

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

The invitation to post a listing of 10 apps with the YappGuru Experts was privilege, but also a challenge! I would have been much more comfortable identifying 10 apps in 10 categories! Sifting and winnowing is a good practice, we do it … Continue reading →

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Apps Gone Free!

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

It’s been a bit lean with free apps during the holiday season, but here are a few apps gone free that are worth checking out for school based OT’s: Decide Now! – this iOS app for iPhone/iPad allows creation of choice … Continue reading →

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Late on sending your seasons greetings cards? Create an E-Card in minutes!

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

If you are like me, time has gotten away from me and those season greetings to friends and family are still waiting to be sent out. With two days to go I am attempting to be at least somewhat thoughtful, … Continue reading →

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KNFB Reader App on Sale

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

This deal may not be for everyone, but for individuals with low vision or blindness who might have been sitting on the fence with purchasing – it might be the deal maker. The KNFB Reader app is now 25% reduced to … Continue reading →

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