# Autism iHelp - Food

> Vocabulary teaching aid for children with Autism, focusing on food-related terms. (iPhone/iPad app by John Talavera.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autism-ihelp-food/id505764976 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [John Talavera](https://appshunter.io/developer/502389200)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.2 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-03-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autism-ihelp-food/id505764976/reviews.md

## What is Autism iHelp?

Autism iHelp is a vocabulary teaching aid developed by parents of a child with Autism and a speech-language pathologist. Autism iHelp was inspired by the need for specific language intervention tools for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder  focusing on their unique strengths and difficulty with expressive vocabulary.

Autism iHelp is an invaluable tool for your child with Autism when those first words just don’t come. The colorful real-life photos are presented in an easy-to-label format. 

This app includes several features:

- 24 real world photos; it has been proven that children with Autism respond best to photos as opposed to illustrations and are very visual learners. 24 photos chosen based on established expressive language milestones are divided into three sub groups of eight.  With 24 photos, over-stimulation is less likely which increases the child’s ability to grasp the concepts at an appropriate rate. 
- Labels of all photos with the option to turn off the label as some children with Autism may be more drawn to the written word. At the end of eight images there will be an option to try again, aiding in repetition and drill required for learning new words. 
- Option to have images presented at random or not, to additionally aid in generalization and concrete learning.
- When audio is selected, two voice options are available—male and female.  This provides the most realistic experience for your child.  There will also be an option to turn the audio off, which would prompt your child to use his or her own voice and spontaneously label the learned words. 
- This app also includes two Learning Enhancement activities.  These learning activities are presented in a game-like format, and require the child to either match a picture to word given multiple word choices or choose the word that goes with the picture in a field of 4 pictures.  These games check retention of the learned vocabulary and integrate auditory and visual memory. Additionally, you are able to track your child's gains through progress reports that average the last 3 performances of each learning enhancement activity.

Autism iHelp - Food app includes groups of fruits, vegetables, and everyday foods. Foods were chosen based on popularity among preschoolers, and healthy choices. These photos are very motivating and can be used for requesting a food or labeling a food.

“with Autism iHelp…..it gets better.”

## Key features

- 24 real-world food photos
- Customizable photo labels
- Randomized image presentation
- Male/female voice options
- Picture-to-word matching games
- Word-to-picture selection games
- Progress tracking reports

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autism-ihelp-food/id505764976/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Intelligent Autism App

*2012-05-13*

As a psychology major who has looked into several research in autism, this seems a carefully thought and a well-conceptualized app. It takes sensitive consideration of the conditions of autistic kids, and it is optimized for the kids to fully understand the material. The sound that goes along with the visuals efficiently aids the kid to connect the concepts together. Ultimately, the material is also appropriate for the neurotypical kid of the same age, so there's no reason for any parent not to consider buying the app. Great job to the developer!

### 5/5 — Great App

*2012-03-06*

I'm looking forward to updates with more options and more items in the selections. You may want to include localization options to differentiate US English, AUS English, British English etc.

### 5/5 — Great educational tool

*2012-03-03*

Perfect for my nephew - the first app tailored for actual autistic children.

## Frequently asked questions about Autism iHelp

### What is Autism iHelp - Food?

Autism iHelp - Food is a vocabulary teaching aid designed for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It utilizes real-life photos and interactive games to help children learn and label food items.

### What kind of photos does Autism iHelp - Food use?

The app features 24 real-world photos of fruits, vegetables, and everyday foods. These photos were chosen for their appeal to preschoolers and their nutritional value, and are presented in a way that is visually engaging for children with Autism.

### Does Autism iHelp - Food have interactive learning activities?

Yes, it includes two learning enhancement activities presented in a game-like format. These games involve matching pictures to words or selecting the correct word for a given picture, helping to check vocabulary retention and integrate memory skills.

### Can I track my child's progress with Autism iHelp - Food?

Yes, the app provides progress reports that average the last three performances for each learning enhancement activity. This allows parents and educators to monitor the child's gains in vocabulary acquisition.

### What are the voice options in Autism iHelp - Food?

When audio is selected, there are two voice options available: male and female, to provide a more realistic experience. You can also turn off the audio to encourage the child to use their own voice to label the learned words.

### How much does Autism iHelp - Food cost?

Autism iHelp - Food is a paid application, priced at $2.99. This one-time purchase provides access to all the features and content within the app.

### What devices is Autism iHelp - Food compatible with?

Autism iHelp - Food is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS operating systems.

### How often is Autism iHelp - Food updated?

The app was last updated on November 17, 2017, with version 1.4.0. While updates have not been frequent recently, the existing content is designed to be a stable learning tool.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.0 — 2017-11-17

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

minor bug fixes.

### 1.3.0 — 2017-11-16

minor issue fixes.

### 1.2.0 — 2017-11-13

Latest iOS version support.

### 1.0.2 — 2013-01-17

- Updated for iPhone5 compatibility 
- Updated progress reports 
- Updated graphics

### 1.0.1 — 2012-04-16

Two Learning Enhancement activities are presented in a game-like format, and require the child to either match a picture to word given multiple word choices or choose the word that goes with the picture in a field of 4 pictures.

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## More apps by John Talavera

- [Autism iHelp - Home](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autism-ihelp-home/id502389197)
- [Autism iHelp – Home 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autism-ihelp-home-2/id514650722)
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- [Autism iHelp – Play](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autism-ihelp-play/id521485216)
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All apps by John Talavera: https://appshunter.io/developer/502389200

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