Tag Archives: iPod

Letter Reflex App – On Sale!

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

 LetterReflex by BinaryLabs (1.99 – currently on sale from 2.99) is an interactive app focusing on challenges of letter reversals for iPhone/iPad. Previously reviewed on OT’s with Apps, it’s unique features for intervention makes it worth reviewing again while on sale. … Continue reading →

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Motion of a Finger App

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

   Motion of  a Finger app (free) for iPhone/iPad is a visual motor game requiring accuracy and speed while following a series of 15 different pathways that increase in difficulty. The app is a  Game Center app but did not require … Continue reading →

Posted in App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Fine Motor Development, Focused attention, Game Apps for Special Needs, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, Uncategorized, Visual Motor | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Apps for Memory Loss

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Apps for Memory Loss Alzheimers Activities.com , provided by the Alzheimer Association of Greater Michigan provides a post of iPad apps appropriate for individuals with memory loss entitled “Play a Simple iPad Game (again – this is the second of two posts).  The … Continue reading →

Posted in Android, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Geriatrics, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Memory, Mobile Device Use, Occupational Therapy, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Wheels on the Bus app – Free for it’s 4th Birthday!!

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Duck Duck Moose is having a birthday celebration! It is Duck Duck Moose’s  Wheels on the Bus app’s 4th birthday on January 27th. For the birthday celebration they are offering Wheels on the Bus for free on their Facebook page from Friday to … Continue reading →

Posted in Android, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Early Childhood, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Go Go Games App for Students with Autism

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

See on Scoop.it – OT mTool Kit Carol Leynse Harpold‘s insight: New app for students with Autism called Go Go Games. Visual matching activities are some of the features of this app. Are you familar with this app? Carol See … Continue reading →

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Creating Relaxation Slide Shows on your iPod Touch

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Looking for a fast easy way to create a relaxation slide show with favorite pictures and music on your iPhone/iPod without purchasing music or an app? The iPod Touch is a great personal device for students or clients to aid self-regulation. … Continue reading →

Posted in App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Education, Emotions, High School, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Mental Health, Middle School, Music app, Occupational Therapy, Photo, Rest and Sleep, Self-regulation, Sensory Apps, Sensory Apps for ASD, Special Needs | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Creating Relaxation Slide Shows on your iPod Touch

20 Calming Apps For Stressed-Out Students (And Teachers) – Edudemic

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

See on Scoop.it – OT mTool Kit The picture of college that we get from Hollywood is usually one where everyone is happy, carefree, and laid back, giving no thought to tomorrow. Carol Leynse Harpold‘s insight: Edudemic provides a variety … Continue reading →

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More Customizable Apps

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

OT’s with Apps Customizable Apps List Judi Sweeney’s customizable apps list is a great resource for apps that can be modified to support the unique needs of individuals with disabilities for work task at school or independent living or work skills. With … Continue reading →

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Apps4Stages Wiki

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Looking for apps that fit the characteristics of your students? Familiar with Stages© Framework from Cambium, produced by Madalaine Pugliese? “Stages© framework takes a research-based approach to defining developmentally appropriate observable learner characteristics for each Stage and recommends features to consider … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Cause and Effect apps, Early Childhood, Education, Emergent Literacy, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod/iPad Accessory, Life Skills, Occupational Therapy, Primary Grades, Special education, Special Education Teacher, Special Needs, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Need a stocking stuffer for your iDevice user?

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Here is a holiday stocking stuffer idea for the iDevice user –  shared by Chris Beatty, OTR, ATP via email: “I recently found ‘Tech Touch’ gloves available at Target with which work with iPad or capacitance  touch screen. The gloves prevent … Continue reading →

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