Category Archives: Special Needs

“Assistive Technology in Special Education 3rd Edition” Book by Joan L. Green, SLP

Posted on June 23, 2019 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

        A big “thanks” to Joan L. Green for her diligence in updating her book, “Assistive Technology in Special Education 3rd Edition” © 2018 and to her donor who offered 1500 copies of her book to professionals working … Continue reading →

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Technology for Sound Sensitivity – Follow- up Success Story!

Posted on May 19, 2019 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

An earlier post Technology for Sound Sensitivity dated February 2, 2019 shared a case study of a student with auditory overload when in noisy environments. A variety of noise reduction options were researched and presented. While the Vibes noise cancelling ear … Continue reading →

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AutoBrush for Kids – A Smart Toothbrush

Posted on May 19, 2019 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

The Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads in their weekly AT reviews offers another interesting tool, the AutoBrush for Kids.  As an occupational therapist, tools for self cares are always helpful and learning about new oral hygiene tools always seems to … Continue reading →

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SafeTracks GPS – Personal GPS Tracking Devices — The Assistive Technology Daily

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

  TRiLOC GPS Monitoring Safetracks offers a reliable GPS Personal Monitoring Device which is ideal for communicating and locating those with living with Alzheimer’s/Dementia, Autism, those suffering from PTSD, Lone Workers and other high-risk applications. Key Features: SOS button Fall … Continue reading →

Posted in Assistive Technology, Cognitive Impairment, Intellectual Disability, Special Needs, Wayfinding/GPS monitoring, Wearable technology | Leave a comment

IndieGo Device Converts Any Wheelchair Into a Power Chair

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

via indieGo Device Converts Any Wheelchair Into a Power Chair — The Mighty Megan Zahneis, author at The Mighty, writes about an indieGo project involving equipment that can conversion any wheelchair into a power chair. This project is creating an open source … Continue reading →

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AWARE App – Creating Location Services Indoors

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

We are all familiar with GPS systems and most likely use it regularly to assist with locating businesses, homes and other attractions by address or GPS guides us to an address  or location, an essential tool for those of us who travel to and … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Activities of Daily Living, Android, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Assistive Technology, Environmental Control, Intellectual Disability, Low Vision/ Blindness, Maps, Mobile Device Use, Occupational Therapy, Special Needs, Uncategorized, Wearable technology | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Google Docs Voice Typing Tool

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Did you know that a new Voice Typing tool is available in Google Docs (since September 2015) providing speech recognition as a option when using Google Chrome Browser? I may be the only one who was not aware of this new tool, … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Adults, Adults with LD, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Assistive Technology, AT for Handwriting, Google Chrome, Google Docs, Learning Disability, Mobility Impairment, Occupational Therapy, Physical Disability Tool, Special education, Special Needs, Universal Design for Learning, Voice Recognition | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Pictello meets Tar Heel Reader

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Ever heard of Tar Heel Reader? It’s a wonderful collection of free books on a wide range of topics, founded by the Center for Literacy and Disability Studies. From now on, you can import and enhance Tar Heel Reader stories … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Customizable app, eBook Creating, Reading, Special education, Special Needs, Story Telling, Switch Access, Text to Speech | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Apps for Employment for Persons with Disabilities

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

The 2015 Rehabilitation and Transition Conference was held this past week in Green Bay, Wisconsin. As an employee of Adaptive Technology Resources, I manned our booth in the  Exhibit Hall. It is always interesting to meet DVR Counselors and consumers … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Accessories, Activities of Daily Living, Apps for Special Needs, Assistive Technology, iOS, iPad, iPad Management, iPhone, Mobile Device Use, Mobility Impairment, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, Special Needs | Leave a comment

iDo Hygiene App

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

iDo Hygiene is a new app providing instruction, video and games to learn personal hygiene. Included is an option to create your own images in the 12 hygiene areas. Created by the Center for Educational Technology for individuals with cognitive … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities of Daily Living, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Cognitive Impairment, Developmental Delay, iADL's, iPad, Life Skills, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics, Self Care, Special education, Special Needs, Visual Communication | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment