Category Archives: Special Needs

Versatile Kids Apps – Perfect for the Classroom – Kindertown

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

See on Scoop.it – Apps for Special Education “The KinderTown app helps busy parents find the best educational apps for kids ages 3-6 years old. Download it on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch and teach your little one something … Continue reading →

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Tiny Tap App – Turn Moments in to Games

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Tiny Tap is a free iPad app that makes creating content and “games” an easy task. Not only is it very easy to use, but offers a method of creating a quiz with basic data collection on  user responses. Geared to users who … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Sentences App

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Rainbow Sentences app, for iPad (7.99) is one of Mobile Education Store’s many language based app. Typically an app thought to be for speech and language, I was a bit concerned about reviewing this app as a OT  however upon initial trial I immediately … Continue reading →

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New Access App from Panther Technology

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

Panther Technology has created a new access app for individuals with mobility challenges called Panther Connect. Panther Connect app compatible with iPad is currently on sale (50%) for 29.99 for a limit time (thru August 17?). This app provides alternative direct access to the … Continue reading →

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My Brain on Apps

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

This infographic reaffirms how difficult it can be to “sift and winnow” apps when there are more than 67,000 educational iPad apps. Finding the right one to support individuals with special needs can be a challenge and take time! Courtesy of: AvatarGeneration Here … Continue reading →

Posted in App Reviews, App Rubric, Apps for Special Needs, iOS, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Occupational Therapy, Special education, Special Needs | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Visual Multiplication Table App

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

I may not do a lot with teaching math in my job, but this app I will share with a number of my special education teachers as another tool to help special needs students understand multiplication. Visual Multiplication Table app … Continue reading →

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White Noise + App Gone Free and White Noise, Pink Noise and Brown Noise

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

White Noise + App for the iPhone and iPad has currently gone free (normally 1.99 – and as always when the price will change is a mystery). I would consider this a sensory, relaxation, mental health app used for with a variety of students … Continue reading →

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Must See Apps List… Really!

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

Samuel Sennott shared this resource on the QIAT list serv – and it is a must see app and equipment listing on Pinterest! Created by Lauren S. Enders, SLP/ Augmentative Communication Specialists / Assistive Technology Consultant, her app list seems to have … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, App Reviews, Apps for Special Needs, Augmentative Communication, Early Childhood, Elementary School, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod/iPad Accessory, Occupational Therapy, Primary Grades, Special education, Special Needs | Tagged , , , , , | 7 Comments

Shoe Tying 1 app from Accelerations Educational Software

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

A big thanks to Karl Smith at Accelerations Educational Software for his generosity in supplying me with the app Shoe Tying 1, allowing review and trial of the app first hand! If you are not familiar with Accelerations Educational Software they are the creator … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities of Daily Living, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Clinic Based Interventions, iPad, iPhone, Occupational Therapy, School Based Interventions, Special education, Special Needs, Video Modeling | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Cause and Effect Sensory Light Box App

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

Cause and Effect Sensory Light Box (1.99) for iPhone and iPad was created for a group of teenagers with complex needs including visual impairment, autism and developmental disabilities. With 21 different scenes with abstract visuals and quality audio the app … Continue reading →

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