Category Archives: Traumatic Brain Injury

Word Bank for Google Chrome

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Word BankDon Johnston just announced another new product, Word Bank for Google Chrome. A similar support to Co:Writer but without the prediction features, Word Bank easily creates a word cloud or word list on a topic from an electronic document … Continue reading →

Posted in Assistive Technology, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Google Chrome, Google Docs, Text to Speech, Traumatic Brain Injury, Writing | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

AT and App Support for Executive Function: Middle School Thru Post-Secondary

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

I had the opportunity to listen to Diana Petschauer and Stacy Driscoll’s webinar on AT and Apps Support Executive Function recently as hosted by the CTD. An excellent webinar presented by two outstanding AT gurus, these specialists shared their listing of tools … Continue reading →

Posted in Android, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Assistive Technology, Cognitive Impairment, Executive Function, Google Chrome, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Special education, Traumatic Brain Injury, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Lanskin Lanyard Skin Case for iPod Touch 5th Gen

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Recent assessment of a client with memory challenges resulted in needing a tool with numerous vocal reminders and a method to keep the tool with them through part of their daily schedule. An iPod Touch was recommended with use of Aida Reminder app, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Accessories, Activities of Daily Living, Assistive Technology, iPod, iPod/iPad Accessory, Memory, Occupational Therapy, Organization, Rehabilitation, Traumatic Brain Injury, Vocation | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

STAC App for Cognitive Assessment

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

The STAC (Standardized Touchscreen Assessment of Cognition) App for iPad is an automated screening tool designed by Cognitive Innovation’s Simon Carson, OT/L, MBA and Heather Cole, MA CCC- SLP’s for health care professionals. The iPad app provides self-directed instruction of cognitive  tasks, reducing … Continue reading →

Posted in Adults, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Assessment, Cognitive Impairment, Data Collection, Focused attention, High School, iPad, Medical, Mobile Device Use, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, Therapist/Teacher Tools, Traumatic Brain Injury | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

iPod Touch Cases for Work Environments

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

iPod Touch for Visual Communication at Work Recent evaluations of individuals with disabilities transitioning to employment situations have resulted in recommendations for an iPod Touch. Used for a variety of communication needs, the iPod Touch’s low profile, portability, apps and multimedia tools provides the … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Assistive Technology, Augmentative Communication, iPod, iPod/iPad Accessory, Rehabilitation, Transition, Traumatic Brain Injury, Vocation | 9 Comments

Brain Book and My Bionic Brain

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

As scooped from  AT Daily The Brain Book ® System and now My Bionic Brain® a customized life manager/day planner specially designed to meet the complex needs of persons with brain injury – both at home and at work. Scooped … Continue reading →

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Using Twitter as Assistive Technology

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

Twitter as AT? A recent post on The Assistive Technology Daily, “Preserving Memories 140 Characters at a Time after Traumatic Brain Injury” describes Thomas Dixon’s use of Twitter as an AT support for his episodic memory loss sustained in a closed head injury while running. Can social media … Continue reading →

Posted in Medical, Memory, Mobile Device Use, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, Traumatic Brain Injury | 2 Comments

Clicker Sentences App

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Familiar with Clicker software by Crick? They now have apps providing many of the tools and options available in their desktop software to mobile users. One of their apps, Clicker Sentences  for iPad (special launch price of 16.99, regularly 20.99) provides customizable … Continue reading →

Posted in App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Autism, Customizable app, Handwriting, iPad, Occupational Therapy, OCR, Traumatic Brain Injury, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Preparing Adolescents and Adults for Life – #3

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

Here is PAAL part 3 on apps presented by Avi Glick, Director of Preparing Adolescents and Adults for Life (PAAL) while attending the 2012 Closing the Gap Conference in Minnesota last week. This third post shares community life skill apps used with individuals with Autism Spectrum … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities of Daily Living, Android, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Autism, Cognitive Impairment, Community Programs, Geriatrics, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Occupational Therapy, Traumatic Brain Injury | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Adele ‘s Productivity App Suggestions…

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Adele MacNeill, Canadian Occupational Therapist, provided the following extensive comment to the September 1, 2012  post Back to School Apps for Productivity. She provides app suggestions for photo editing (not at all my expertise) which are not only from a voice of experience, but applies shares … Continue reading →

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