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More Apps for Developing Fine Motor Skills

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Previously I listed a few apps that specifically work on developing fine motor skills in general or apps that also help develop skills to work on the iPod or iPad for students. Here are a few motor to add to … Continue reading →

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Apps to Develop Fine Motor Skills

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

There are many iDevice apps out there to develop fine motor skills  for children. Drawing and music apps that can encourage fine motor development are readily available. Access to some apps on iDevices can require specific, new skills for some students. Although … Continue reading →

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Handwriting Apps for OT’s

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Some of the first apps I explored with students included apps that support handwriting. It has been a high interest for a while to provided a visual, video model of letter formation for individuals with ASD. Allowing students with Autism among others … Continue reading →

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