Tag Archives: occupational therapy

Panther Technology Apps on Sale Thru End of Year!

Panther Technology  has produced several apps geared to students with motoric challenges that provide alternative access modes to classroom tasks. Their apps are on sale through the end of the year: Panther Writer – iPad app now 14.99 is their … Continue reading

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Write for School App – Customizable Letter Formation Instruction

Write for School Device Compatibility: iPad Cost: 6.49 Developer: Little Caradams Pty Ptd App Description: Write for School is an educational app featuring manuscript upper and lower case letters, number formation, letter blends and vowel formation instruction for primary aged … Continue reading

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Educational Apps for Sale…

Educational Apps for Sale  (part of Digital StoryTime) has a few great deals on iPad apps previously reviewed but now at reduced prices:       Book Creator for iPad – (Was 4.99 now 1.99 ) This app allows unlimited creation of books … Continue reading

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Aspie Blog – Sensory Overload Through My Eyes

Originally posted on The Sensory Spectrum:
A teenager on the Autism spectrum shared what it’s like to experience sensory overload. Bravo for him in educating others! Related articles Autism and Sensory Overload (marccortez.com) Understanding Sensory Overload – Autism and Related…

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Visual Schedule will Travel !

Visual Schedule will Travel!  Work tasks integrated into a students day can be part of a students life skill programming.  Using visual strategies may also be a need for many students to facilitate independence with task completion by providing photos, symbols or text in … Continue reading

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Need a stocking stuffer for your iDevice user?

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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Alien Buddies – Coming to Town for Free App Friday

Heads up! The folks at Artgig Studios are providing a holiday gift – Alien Buddies – Free on December 14th! Stock the fridge with eggnog and put out your finest fruit cake, the Alien Buddies are coming to town! This Holiday Season … Continue reading

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Infinitec Screen Cast on Alternative Keyboards for the iPad by Mary Bettlach

Mary Bettlach from Infinitec, presents an Infinitec screen cast on Alternative Keyboards for the iPad as presented by Scott Marfillius and Kelly Fonner at the 2012 Closing the Gap Conference. Mary Bettlach shares the following iPad keyboard alternatives in her 5 … Continue reading

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Wince – Don’t Feed the Worry Bug! eBook App

Wince- Don’t Feed the Worry Bug! (2.99) is one of a number of iPad/iPhone e-book apps written by Andi Green at iMagine Machine featuring the Worry Woo characters who deal with emotional wellness and self-awareness.  Wince, one of the Worry Woo characters,  in this eBook starves … Continue reading

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Christmas Apps for Fun & Education

It soon will be here, Christmas, Kwanzaa and Hanukkah and what apps might help with the celebration and learning? Fun Educational Apps has numerous apps listed for the holidays. Here are some apps that appear appropriate for occupational therapy and educational interventions : … Continue reading

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