Just another tool....
The iPad is just another tool in your tool belt. It can't and shouldn't replace physical and daily activities as your go-to therapy tool. Here's one OT's opinion about apps...Do Apps Help With Fine Motor
So how can they help? Below are some suggestions for using this tool to its fullest.
So how can they help? Below are some suggestions for using this tool to its fullest.
Notes, File Storage and Data Collection
GoodReader - $4.99
Store read virtually anything, anywhere: books, movies, maps, pictures.
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Dropbox - free
Bring photos, docs, and videos anywhere and share them easily. Access Dropbox from your computer, iPhone, iPad and the web! Click here for Dropbox Website
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Google Forms- free
Create, share, and collaborate on the web with documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and more.
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Awesome Note - $3.99
Create easy organized notes. Attach Photos, Map and Drawings. No Internet connection required
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Managing Therapy Tools
Metronome- free
Practice different skills (clapping, stepping, jumping, hopping, etc) to the beat to encourage motor planning, motor timing and self control. Then progress to higher level skills that require more complex motor timing/planning - ie jumping jacks, skipping and jumping rope.
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Turn Timer - free
Turn Timer limits the time players take for their turn in games. Audible timer, works in background while running other apps.
Other timing options: Take Turns Giant Timer |
Location Reminders
Helps you remember to do things based on your location.
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Decide Now - $0.99
Offer students a sense of choice. Add activities, spin the wheel to choose what next.
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Pandora - free
free personal
radio station. start with the name of one of your favorite artists, songs or genres and Pandora creates a custom "station" that plays similar music. |
Camera/Video Apps
Skitch - free
Use Skitch to annotate any image. Take pics of positioining, exercises etc and mark with guides/call outs.
Other options: Pic Collage - free Strip Designer - $2.99 |
Tapikeo HD - $3.99
Easily and quickly create audio-enabled picturebooks, storyboards, visual schedules, visual directions and audio flashcards using a versatile grid style layout.
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Coach's Eye - $4.99
Record video then review and annmotate. Create new videos that include audio commentary, annotations, and slow-motion analysis.
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Kinesio Capture - $9.99
Professional motion analysis software but with a limited database.Built in angle measurements, annotation tools.
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Gross Motor Apps
Visual and Small Motor Apps
Drawing Apps
Writing Support Tools
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