Tag Archives: App Review

iOS Apps Gone Free for your OT mTool Kit!

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Here are a couple of apps gone free (on 12/13/2014) that might support visual perceptual intervention for younger students: Shapes Memory Match (iPhone/iPad, originally 3.99) is currently free. The app provides preschool activities of shape identification and recognition in a memory … Continue reading →

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Black Friday Android App Deals 2014

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

I am really enjoying learning about my new Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5-Inch Tablet (16 GB, Titanium Bronze). Although not all of the iOS apps are available for Android, there certainly is a growing number of apps making it an alternative device for individuals … Continue reading →

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SuperKeys App from Crick – Another Assistive 3rd Party Keyboard

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

With the added feature of iOS 8 comes the possibility of using 3rd party keyboards on the iPad. Android had an up on iPads previously with the ability to purchase and use an assistive keyboard. The iPad has stepped up … Continue reading →

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Cursive Writing Wizard App – Gone Free!

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Familiar with the popular Writing Wizard app? It’s cursive counterpart – Cursive Writing Wizard app has just gone Free (for how long – it’s always a mystery)! Cursive Writing Wizard app (typically 3.99) for iPhone and iPad provides the same fun … Continue reading →

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App Gone Free – Spiffy Photo Editor

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

Spiffy Photo Editor app (iPhone/iPad; .99), a photo editing app is currently free. Although not a huge savings, if you are in need of an app to do some photo editing if creating or modifying a book or story for … Continue reading →

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Visual Perceptual Apps for Preschool and Primary Students

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

The iPad is a great tool for providing supplementary visual perceptual and visual motor therapy or home programming activities. Features of the iPad can allow verbal feedback on performance, language reinforcement and options of graded activity levels to the user depending … Continue reading →

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Apps Gone Free! – Today

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Here are a couple of apps gone free this weekend, new and familiar, which are suitable for a variety of ages:  Skill Game app (now free, regularly 2.99) for iPhone/iPad and also available for Android. Is a challenging visual motor, … Continue reading →

Posted in Adults, Android, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Customizable app, Elementary School, Fine Motor Development, Free apps, Game, Geriatrics, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Memory, Occupational Therapy, Visual Memory, Visual Motor, Visual Perception | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Dexteria Dots – Get in Touch with Math – Reduced

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Dexteria Dots, for iPhone / iPad is reduced to .99 from regular price of 2.99. Created by the folks at BinaryLabs, (Dexteria, Dexteria Jr, Letter Reflex) is reduced to .99 (regularly 2.99). Created for ages 6-8 this app combines learning math … Continue reading →

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It’s April – National OT Month!

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

 It’s April and time to celebrate National Occupational Therapy Month! To celebrate Occupational Therapy Month, here is a curated list of free or reduced apps that might be a worth considering for your OT mTool Kit (taking advantage of the apps … Continue reading →

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Apps Gone Free Today – FotoMed HD

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Here are a couple of notable apps gone free today (limited time) that might come in handy in your OT mTool Kit: FotoMed HD app for iPhone and iPad (regularly 1.99) provides a pocket medical reference with images, definitions and links to … Continue reading →

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