# Autism iHelp – Play

> Vocabulary teaching aid for children with Autism using real photos and games. (iPhone/iPad app by John Talavera.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autism-ihelp-play/id521485216 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [John Talavera](https://appshunter.io/developer/502389200)
- Category: Education, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 35 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.2 · 37 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-04-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autism-ihelp-play/id521485216/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 - Play app offers engaging pictures of toys, outdoor activities, and arts and crafts often used in therapy or school.  

“with Autism iHelp…..it gets better.”

## Key features

- 24 real-life photos
- Photo labels with option to turn off
- Repetition and drill options
- Randomized image presentation
- Male and female voice options
- Two learning enhancement activities
- Progress reports

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autism-ihelp-play/id521485216/reviews.md

### 1/5 — No sound

*2023-11-25*

What’s up

### 5/5 — I used to play this as a kid lmaoooo

*2021-11-10, version 1.4.0*

Hiiiiiiii I’m back

### 3/5 — Needs update

*2017-10-04*

Love this app, worked great until i updated my ios, now cannot access it, please update to use with my students

### 5/5 — Useful but needs urgent update for iOS 10

*2017-01-20, version 1.0.1*

Useful but needs urgent update for iOS 10. Please can you look into this? Will be much appreciated. We have a child with Autism and were considering buying the whole lot. However, it seems this will need updating for compatibility to iOS 10.

### 5/5 — Really Helps!!

*2016-01-04*

Thanks for this app!! It really helps my autistic son to get better at speaking and talking. Thank you! Without this app my son wouldnt be talking!

### 5/5 — Awsome Autism App!

*2015-07-23*

This Is Very Cool! Thanks You!

### 5/5 — Awesome app for the kids!

*2013-02-16*

My neighbor told me about this app. We downloaded it for our little cousin.  He got hooked almost right away. Definitely helpful for kids having autism.

### 5/5 — Great app for increasing vocab

*2013-02-06*

This app is really fantastic for increasing both expressive and receptive vocab.  Its simplicity allows me to ask questions to my client while looking at the corresponding real life photo.  Great for language difficulties related to autism or any other language delay.

### 3/5 — Needs additional controls

*2012-10-21*

As a school based therapist ...the pictures are beautiful, but I need to have more control to move forward/ backward, return to the home page without having to go through all the pictures in a set. Maybe the paid versions offer more options, but I'm hesitant to pay and be disappointed. Hopefully that will be fixed on the next update.

### 5/5 — Jodie

*2012-08-25, version 1.0.0*

This game is absolutely amazing for children who need to extend vocabulary and be encouraged to advanced their cognitive skills! My sister has a severe learning disability and uses this app well with increasing confidence! Many thanks to the producer of both this app and the other ihelp autism apps which I also highly recommend.

## Frequently asked questions about Autism iHelp

### What is Autism iHelp's learning methodology?

Autism iHelp utilizes a visual learning approach with real-life photos, chosen based on expressive language milestones. It incorporates repetition, drill, and randomized presentation to aid concept grasping and generalization.

### How does Autism iHelp track progress?

The app provides progress reports that average the last three performances of each learning enhancement activity, allowing users to monitor a child's vocabulary gains.

### What devices is Autism iHelp compatible with?

Autism iHelp is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod, making it accessible on various Apple devices.

### Does Autism iHelp have ads?

Autism iHelp is ad-free, ensuring an uninterrupted learning experience for children.

### What age rating does Autism iHelp have?

Autism iHelp is rated 4+, making it suitable for young children.

### How often is Autism iHelp updated?

The app was last updated on November 17, 2017, with version 1.4.0. While not frequently updated recently, it remains a functional tool for its intended purpose.

### What are the learning enhancement activities in Autism iHelp?

The app includes two game-like activities: matching a picture to a word from multiple choices, and selecting the word that corresponds to a picture from a field of four. These games test vocabulary retention and integrate auditory and visual memory.

### Can I customize the audio in Autism iHelp?

Yes, Autism iHelp offers two voice options (male and female) for audio prompts. You can also turn the audio off, encouraging the child to use their own voice to label words.

## 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.

### 1.0.1 — 2013-01-15

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

### 1.0.0 — 2012-04-28

No release notes.

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All apps by John Talavera: https://appshunter.io/developer/502389200

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