Category Archives: Therapist/Teacher Tools

CALL Scotland Blog: Sharing Learning Resources in Word Between Windows and iPad

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

As scooped from CALL Scotland Blog CALL Scotland – Provides specialist expertise in technology for children who have speech, communication and/or writing difficulties, in schools across Scotland. Carol Leynse Harpold‘s insight: Paul Nisbet from Call Scotland provides workflow solutions when … Continue reading →

Posted in Activity Worksheets on Your iPad, Apps for OT's, iPad, Text to Speech, Therapist/Teacher Tools, Work Flow, Writing | Leave a comment

Read & Write for Google Chrome Free for Teachers

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

 Are you familiar with Read & Write for Google Chrome? A Premium subscription is now free for Teachers! Not familiar with it? Here is an overview of what features are available in the Google Chrome app: How to get your free Google … Continue reading →

Posted in Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Free apps, Google, Google Chrome, Google Docs, High School, Language Arts, Learning Disability, Middle School, PDF Management, Post secondary, Productivity apps, Text to Speech, Therapist/Teacher Tools, Word Prediction, Writing | 4 Comments

Breathe, Think, Do App by Sesame Street

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Breathe, Think, Do app (iPhone/iPad; Android; free) developed by Sesame Street, is geared to children ages 2-5 years using a Breathe, Think, Do strategy to promote problem solving and emotional coping skills. Just one of the tools of the Little Children, Big … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities of Daily Living, Android, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Early Childhood, Elementary School, iPad, iPhone, Self-regulation, Social Skills, Therapist/Teacher Tools | 2 Comments

OT with Apps mTool Kit List – OT Admin Apps 1-5-2014

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

If you work with adults or pediatrics, the link below provides apps for only administrative tasks such as documentation, evaluation, patient/client education or utilities that may come in handy! Apps for iOS (Apple) and Android devices for Occupational Therapy Practitioners are … Continue reading →

Posted in Android, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Medical, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation, School Based Interventions, Special education, Therapist/Teacher Tools, Utility | Leave a comment

Decide Now! App Gone Free

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Decide Now! app for iPhone and iPad is free today (typically 1.99). I have blogged about this app  before, but with it going free today, I thought it was worthy to mention again. This app provides a customizable spinner with text ( … Continue reading →

Posted in App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Customizable app, Early Childhood, Elementary School, Game Apps for Special Needs, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Mobile Device Use, Occupational Therapy, School Based Interventions, Special education, Therapist/Teacher Tools | Leave a comment