Tag Archives: special education

More Noise Regulation Apps

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Review of the TooNoisey app generated a few comments about possible use in classrooms along with additional apps that may help with noise regulation issues. Kim Wiggins shared a few more apps she has used for noise regulation issues: Quiet, Please! for iPhone and … Continue reading →

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Medicare Approved iDevice for Communication

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Here is a tip offered by Assistive Technology Daily in a recent post that caught my attention due to the difficulty with getting funding for Apple based products for communication devices. FRS Custom Solutions  (Forbes Rehab Services), a Ohio based … Continue reading →

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TooNoisy app

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

  I had the opportunity to attend a Wisconsin DPI Statewide Autism Training,  Advance Level, Addressing Communication taught by Kate McGinnity, Mary Graczk-McMullen and Daniel Parker. So much great information (I wish I could say I was at an advanced … Continue reading →

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Tarheel Reader makeover and new beaut features | The Spectronics Blog

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

Tarheel Reader makeover and new beaut features from The Spectronics Blog We’ve blogged in the past about what a fantastic resource Tar Heel Reader is and how you can use this free collection of easy-to-read and accessible books for kids… … Continue reading →

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Clicker Docs App

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Clicker Docs app (25.99) for iPad, developed by Crick Software , is a new iOS app that provides differentiated writing support for struggling writers. As one of Crick’s  two new apps,  Clicker Docs  provides  text only word banks and word prediction options offering support for primary … Continue reading →

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i See-Quence app for Valentines Day

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

Preparing your special needs child or student for Valentine’s Day? i See-quence Valentines Day Social Skills Stories helps users understand the process of Valentine’s Day. Developed by i Get it Apps LLC, it is one of thirteen the i See-quence series of apps … Continue reading →

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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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iTrace App

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

 iTrace app for iPad (3.99) is a new handwriting/letter formation app developed by Elately iTrace . Features of this app developed for writers ages 3-7 include: The ability to choose the letter formation style , enroll multiple users, track progress and provide incentives … Continue reading →

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Fish School App

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Fish School is an app for your iPad (iOS 3.2 or later) from Duck, Duck Moose currently $1.99.  An app for toddlers and preschoolers, it features colorful fish that swim along and teaches the basics –ABC’s, numbers, and shapes (& … 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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