Category Archives: Special education

Write for School App

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

A few weeks ago I wrote a post about WriteForSchool app, a handwriting instruction app gone free. This unknowingly was a  24 hour sale which I found and probably posted at the 23rd hour. I received many emails stating it was no longer … Continue reading →

Posted in App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, AT for Handwriting, Customizable app, Handwriting, iPad, Letter Formation, Occupational Therapy, Special education, Special Needs | Tagged , , , , , | 12 Comments

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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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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i See-Quence app for Valentines Day

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Preparing your special needs child or student for Valentine’s Day? i See-quence Valentines Day Social Skills Stories helps users understand the process of Valentine’s Day. Developed by i Get it Apps LLC, it is one of thirteen the i See-quence series of apps … Continue reading →

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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

Fish School App

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

Fish School is an app for your iPad (iOS 3.2 or later) from Duck, Duck Moose currently $1.99.  An app for toddlers and preschoolers, it features colorful fish that swim along and teaches the basics –ABC’s, numbers, and shapes (& … Continue reading →

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Leo’s Pad 1 & 2

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

 Leo’s Pad is a relatively new app for preschoolers created by Kidaptive and designed by Stanford University featuring interactive and animated appisodes of adventures in science. Leo’s Pad Appisode 1 (free; iPad) has been available since mid December with Leo’s Pad … Continue reading →

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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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Apps4Stages Wiki

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Looking for apps that fit the characteristics of your students? Familiar with Stages© Framework from Cambium, produced by Madalaine Pugliese? “Stages© framework takes a research-based approach to defining developmentally appropriate observable learner characteristics for each Stage and recommends features to consider … Continue reading →

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