Category Archives: Occupational Therapy

Ergonomics and “Texting Thumbs”

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

Virginia Hixson’s article on Ergonomics for Text Messaging  previously posted provides information on research and ergonomic solutions for discomfort associated with Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) and one specific RSI injury called De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis  . RSI and De Quervain’s has been increasingly identified with discomfort associated with excessive … Continue reading →

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More Noise Regulation Apps

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Review of the TooNoisey app generated a few comments about possible use in classrooms along with additional apps that may help with noise regulation issues. Kim Wiggins shared a few more apps she has used for noise regulation issues: Quiet, Please! for iPhone and … Continue reading →

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Medicare Approved iDevice for Communication

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Here is a tip offered by Assistive Technology Daily in a recent post that caught my attention due to the difficulty with getting funding for Apple based products for communication devices. FRS Custom Solutions  (Forbes Rehab Services), a Ohio based … Continue reading →

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Texting Ergonomics

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Virginia Hixson, OTR, CPE is the Ergonomic Editor for BellaOnline.com. I stumbled upon her article  “Texting Ergonomics” and found it an interesting read with research provided on posture and repetitive stress as a result of using handheld devices. Relevant to the … Continue reading →

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TooNoisy app

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

  I had the opportunity to attend a Wisconsin DPI Statewide Autism Training,  Advance Level, Addressing Communication taught by Kate McGinnity, Mary Graczk-McMullen and Daniel Parker. So much great information (I wish I could say I was at an advanced … Continue reading →

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WriteForSchool App – Free

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

WriteForSchool App, a handwriting iPad app is currently free (previously 5.99) for an unknown time. Here is some basic information about the WriteForSchool app from iTunes: WRITE FOR SCHOOL PROVIDES *A selection of international handwriting styles (fonts) used by your child’s … Continue reading →

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RJ Cooper’s LargeKey and Big Blue Keyboards for the iPAD

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

RJ Cooper has been a developer of software and hardware for individuals with disability for along time with a commitment to adapting equipment for individuals with mobility impairments. Here is just one off the many adaptations he has developed allowing … Continue reading →

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Tarheel Reader makeover and new beaut features | The Spectronics Blog

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Tarheel Reader makeover and new beaut features from The Spectronics Blog We’ve blogged in the past about what a fantastic resource Tar Heel Reader is and how you can use this free collection of easy-to-read and accessible books for kids… … Continue reading →

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Clicker Docs App

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Clicker Docs app (25.99) for iPad, developed by Crick Software , is a new iOS app that provides differentiated writing support for struggling writers. As one of Crick’s  two new apps,  Clicker Docs  provides  text only word banks and word prediction options offering support for primary … Continue reading →

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Valentines Day Apps and Activities

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Looking for more Valentines Theme apps? Here are a few apps and resources to help you with your search for Valentines Day themed apps:    Valentine Slider app – (free) Android. Provides some moderately completes designs for you to slide the … Continue reading →

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