Tag Archives: OT Apps

Rainbow Sentences App

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Rainbow Sentences app, for iPad (7.99) is one of Mobile Education Store’s many language based app. Typically an app thought to be for speech and language, I was a bit concerned about reviewing this app as a OT  however upon initial trial I immediately … Continue reading →

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Bridging Apps

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Have you visited Bridging Apps website? Formerly SNApps4Kids, this website offers an Insigneo – Search engine specifically for special needs app – its like a Specialneedspedia for apps. Sponsored by Easter Seals of Greater Houston, Bridging Apps provides multiple methods of searching … Continue reading →

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New Access App from Panther Technology

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Panther Technology has created a new access app for individuals with mobility challenges called Panther Connect. Panther Connect app compatible with iPad is currently on sale (50%) for 29.99 for a limit time (thru August 17?). This app provides alternative direct access to the … Continue reading →

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Visual Multiplication Table App

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

I may not do a lot with teaching math in my job, but this app I will share with a number of my special education teachers as another tool to help special needs students understand multiplication. Visual Multiplication Table app … Continue reading →

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Everyday Grooves App – Musical Prompts for Routines and Schedules

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Everyday Grooves app for iPhone and iPad is a free app from the Fred Rogers Center at St Vincent College. The app provides musical prompts that help to establish routines and structure in the everyday lives of parents and young … Continue reading →

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Skill Game – A Visual Motor and Spatial Reasoning Challenge

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Skill Game app, by Good Apps is a Game Center app listed as “Free for a short time”. Designed for iPhone and iPad, this is an electronic visual motor – pencil paper kind of activity requiring problem solving, fine motor and visual … Continue reading →

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Back to School – Visual Timer Apps

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Getting ready to go back to school? Here is a free back to school app that provides visual communication for parents or teachers needing to provide structure to their child or students day. Stop Go! (free) for iPhone and iPad … Continue reading →

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Organization & Time Management Android Apps for High School and College Students

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

The previous post “Organization and Time Management  Apps for High School and College Students” on OT’s with Apps brought a comment from a visitor indicating the lack of  suggested apps for Android users. As an iDevice user who is also in charge of managing iDevices in the … Continue reading →

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Wood Puzzle Maze HD for iPad

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Reviews by other OT’s are always great as we each work with different clients, places and tools. Here is a review from Carol Hesch, OT with school system experience and apps in her OT iTool Kit! Thank you Carol for … Continue reading →

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White Noise + App Gone Free and White Noise, Pink Noise and Brown Noise

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

White Noise + App for the iPhone and iPad has currently gone free (normally 1.99 – and as always when the price will change is a mystery). I would consider this a sensory, relaxation, mental health app used for with a variety of students … Continue reading →

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