# Autism iHelp – Shapes

> Vocabulary teaching aid for children with Autism, focusing on shapes and real-world photos. (iPhone/iPad app by John Talavera.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autism-ihelp-shapes/id618061656 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [John Talavera](https://appshunter.io/developer/502389200)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.2 · 93 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-03-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autism-ihelp-shapes/id618061656/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 SHAPES is extremely unique when compared to any other first words learning apps.  This app includes groups of pictures categorized by specific shape.  This app helps distinguish and identify common items by shapes and allows increased environmental generalization.  This helps the child with Autism to recognize that boundaries in regards to categorization are not exclusive.
This app includes 64 real world photos; it has been proven that children with Autism respond best to photos as opposed to illustrations and are very visual learners
This app also includes two Learning Enhancement activities.  These learning activities are presented in a game-like format. 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.

 “with Autism iHelp…..it gets better.”

## Key features

- Vocabulary teaching aid
- Categorized by shape
- Real-world photos
- Learning enhancement activities
- Progress tracking
- Auditory and visual memory integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ALL 8 SETS of SHAPES | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autism-ihelp-shapes/id618061656/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app

*2020-01-01*

Works cool

## Frequently asked questions about Autism iHelp

### What is the learning methodology of Autism iHelp?

Autism iHelp utilizes real-world photos, which are proven to be effective for children with Autism. It categorizes items by shape to aid in identification and generalization, reinforcing vocabulary through interactive games.

### How does Autism iHelp track progress?

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

### Is Autism iHelp suitable for young children?

Yes, Autism iHelp has an age rating of 4+ and is designed for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Its use of visual aids and game-like activities makes it engaging for this age group.

### What devices does Autism iHelp support?

Autism iHelp is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to be accessible on Apple's mobile operating systems.

### How often is Autism iHelp updated?

The app was last updated on December 19, 2017, to version 1.3.0. While not frequently updated recently, it has a stable release history.

### Does Autism iHelp have ads?

No, Autism iHelp does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience for users.

### What makes Autism iHelp unique compared to other first words apps?

Autism iHelp is unique because it groups pictures by specific shapes, helping children with Autism distinguish and identify items based on their form. This approach aids in environmental generalization and understanding categorization.

### What is the user sentiment for Autism iHelp?

Autism iHelp has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, indicated by a perfect 5.0-star rating from 5 reviews. This suggests high user satisfaction with its educational features.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3.0 — 2017-12-19

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

Latest iOS version support.

### 1.2.0 — 2014-03-10

Bug fixes

### 1.1.0 — 2014-02-13

* Updated for iOS 7 
* Minor bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0.0 — 2013-03-27

No release notes.

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