Category Archives: Middle School

Dictionary Apps to Support LD

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Dictionary Apps to Support LD I love dictionary apps on mobile devices. They provide spelling and word look up on demand. For individuals with reading and spelling challenges it can provide immediate access to spelling or definitions using the integrated voice recognition tools … Continue reading →

Posted in Adults with LD, Android, App Reviews, Apps for Special Needs, Dictionary app, Free apps, High School, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Learning Disability, Middle School, Occupational Therapy, Post secondary, Reference, Spelling, Word Work, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Flummox and Friends

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Do you work with older (middle/high school and above) individuals with social and emotional challenges? Are you familiar with Flummox and Friends? No this isn’t an app, but an online show described as an offbeat, live-action comedy designed to help kids … Continue reading →

Posted in Autism, Emotions, High School, Mental Health, Middle School, Multimedia, Social Skills, Special education, Special Education Teacher | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Smartpen use by ASU students with Learning Disabilities

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

See on Scoop.it – Assistive Tech at SFSD csleynse‘s insight: Students’ comments on the use of the Livescribe Echo Pen. One of the connections that can be created with the Livescribe Desktop software is using the Pencast Player app for … Continue reading →

Posted in Adults with LD, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Middle School, Note Taking, Occupational Therapy, School Based Interventions, Special education, Uncategorized, Writing | 2 Comments

Creating Relaxation Slide Shows on your iPod Touch

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Looking for a fast easy way to create a relaxation slide show with favorite pictures and music on your iPhone/iPod without purchasing music or an app? The iPod Touch is a great personal device for students or clients to aid self-regulation. … Continue reading →

Posted in App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Education, Emotions, High School, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Mental Health, Middle School, Music app, Occupational Therapy, Photo, Rest and Sleep, Self-regulation, Sensory Apps, Sensory Apps for ASD, Special Needs | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Creating Relaxation Slide Shows on your iPod Touch

Wince – Don’t Feed the Worry Bug! eBook App

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Wince- Don’t Feed the Worry Bug! (2.99) is one of a number of iPad/iPhone e-book apps written by Andi Green at iMagine Machine featuring the Worry Woo characters who deal with emotional wellness and self-awareness.  Wince, one of the Worry Woo characters,  in this eBook starves … Continue reading →

Posted in App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Book, Elementary School, iPad, iPhone, Mental Health, Middle School, Occupational Therapy, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Book Creator for iPad

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Book Creator app for iPads is on sale for $1.99. I thought this was a deal at 4.99 buying it in quantity at our school as a book making app for use with a variety of grade level students.  Although there are many … Continue reading →

Posted in App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, eBook Creating, Elementary School, iBooks, iPad, Middle School, Occupational Therapy, Social Story, Special education, Story Telling, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

OT iToolkit App List Updated

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

The OT iToolkit App list updated (and repaired): OT iTool Kit App List Updated 9-19-12. (So sorry for any inconviences with the ill-working app list!) Carol

Posted in Android, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Autism, Cause and Effect apps, Choice Making app, Early Childhood, Elementary School, Fine Motor Development, Free apps, Game Apps for Special Needs, Graphic Organizer, Handwriting, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Learning Disability, Memory, Mental Health, Middle School, Note Taking, Occupational Therapy, OCR, Photo Editing, Post secondary, Reading, Sensory Apps, Special education, Spell Checking, Story Telling, Transitions, Uncategorized, Word Prediction, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , | 8 Comments

iOS Apps List for Middle/High School & Adults with Learning Disabilities

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Looking for iOS apps for adults or middle school through post secondary students with  learning disabilities? Check out this app list out. Create with  middle/high, post secondary students and adults in mind, this list includes basic apps to support individuals with learning disabilities. With … Continue reading →

Posted in Adults with LD, App Reviews, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Learning Disability, Math, Middle School, Note Taking, Note Taking App, Occupational Therapy, OCR, Reading, Scanning, Text to Speech, Word Prediction, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Flow Free – Fun Visual Motor App!

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Flow Free is a free, fun iPad and iPhone app requiring the user to connect matching colors with a line or pipe to create a flow. Not just a matching game, this app requires spatial reasoning and planning to complete all of … Continue reading →

Posted in App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Elementary School, Game, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Middle School, Occupational Therapy, Primary Grades, Visual Motor, Visual Perception | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

New iPad 3 Features – A Boon for Students with Learning Disabilities

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

I have heard others state that there was not enough upgrades in the new iPad 3 to warrant buying it.  Depending on the population of student you work with that might be true. However, working with students with learning disabilities and … Continue reading →

Posted in App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, iOS, iPad, iPhone, Learning Disability, Middle School, Occupational Therapy, OCR, Text to Speech | Tagged , , , , , | 9 Comments