Tag Archives: App Review

SayIt! App

Posted on June 17, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

                                         SayIt App!                                               Looking for a quick text based AAC app that can speak out loud? SayIt! … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Toca Live Town App- Gone Free

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Toca Boca apps are favorites for their quality content and engagement for teachers and for kids. One of their new Life Series apps, Toca Life: Town has gone free for iOS (regularly 2.99). Available also for  Android (2.99),  Kindle Fire (2.99) and Windows … Continue reading →

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Dexteria Visual Motor Integration App – New!

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Binary Labs, creator of apps for Occupational Therapists has developed a new app, Dexteria Visual Motor Integration App (3.99; iPad/iPhone). Developed for 4-6 year olds, Dexteria VMI provides visual matching, figure ground, visual discrimination and visual memory tasks. The app provides two modes, a … Continue reading →

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Free Stuff for AOTA Presentation “What’s the Write App?” – A Big Thanks

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

The AOTA 2015 Convention Appy Hour presentation, “What’s the Write App?” on April 18 went well with many participants joining Brittany Hand, MOT and myself during our app review session. The session focused on 5 favorite writing apps, from pre-handwriting, handwriting … Continue reading →

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What’s the Write App?

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

I was excited to be invited to participate in the Appy Hour at AOTA’s 95th Annual Convention in Nashville Tennessee. So I am enjoying the convention, the speakers and the vendors hall – I can’t believe the all the vendors present! Amazing! Our Appy … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Assistive Technology, AT for Handwriting, Dysgraphia, Early Childhood, Handwriting, iPad, Occupational Therapy, Pre-writing, Third Party Keyboards, Word Prediction, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Step by Step Drawing App Gone Free (March 27, 2015)!

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Free is always fun. Here is another app for young children that is free today (gone free timeline is always a bit of a mystery): Labo Drawing Lesson for iPad (free ) provides step by step lessons on drawing animals, … Continue reading →

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Voice Dream Writer App Available !

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Voice Dream Writer app (9.99) developed by Winston Chen was released this past week. Also the developer of Voice Dream Reader app (iPhone/iPad), Winston Chen has been dedicated to improving and offering features in his Reader app for individuals with … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Late on sending your seasons greetings cards? Create an E-Card in minutes!

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

If you are like me, time has gotten away from me and those season greetings to friends and family are still waiting to be sent out. With two days to go I am attempting to be at least somewhat thoughtful, … Continue reading →

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