Category Archives: Social Skills

More Customizable Apps

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

OT’s with Apps Customizable Apps List Judi Sweeney’s customizable apps list is a great resource for apps that can be modified to support the unique needs of individuals with disabilities for work task at school or independent living or work skills. With … Continue reading →

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4th of July Fireworks Apps – (but don’t forget the ear muffs)!

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Whether celebrating the 4th of July in the US or planning for an outdoor fireworks show elsewhere, here are a few app that might entertain or forecast a firework event for individuals with special needs. Thanks to Digital Storytime for their review of … Continue reading →

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A List of Apps for Social Skills and Autism Spectrum Disorders by Jessica Chase, SLP

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

While researching social skills apps appropriate for individuals with autism, I stumbled upon an extensive app list entitled “A List of Apps for Social Skills and Autism Spectrum Disorders”  compiled by Jessica Chase, MA. CCC-SLP on her website Constantly Speaking. A List of Apps for … Continue reading →

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The Electric Company – Feel Electric

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

The Electric Company – Feel Electric app is a free app developed by Sesame Street/PBS that is compatible with iPhone, iPod and iPad. Geared to upper elementary, middle and even high school students, this app focuses on awareness and identification of feelings … Continue reading →

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Apps Designed with Transition in Mind and Disability in Mind from OCALI

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

OCALI – the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence is an online resource that offers tremendous resources for individuals with Autism and low incidence populations in areas of transition, UDL, AT, education and information for families and professionals supporting those disabilities.  They provide webinars, … Continue reading →

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Apps for Mental Health

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

One of the many areas that Occupational Therapists work in is mental health.  This is not a specialty area of mine, however mental health issues definitely are areas we all address from time to time, whether in the school system, … Continue reading →

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A Spectrum of Apps for Students on the Autism Spectrum – January 2012

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

There are many lists of apps available including those for special needs and ASD. While looking on the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) for resources and references for a recent evaluation, I found their January 2012 PDF listing on “A … Continue reading →

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App Reviews offered on The Friendship Circle Blog

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

It seems like endless resources are available for special needs students for mobile devices! I never cease to be amazed at what is available! The Friendship Circle Blog is a website dedicated to the Friendship Circle organization of Bloomfield Michigan that supports … Continue reading →

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