# Tell Me About It! > Educational app for language development in children with delays or ASD. (iPhone/iPad app by DIfferent Roads to Learning, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tell-me-about-it/id497843880 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [DIfferent Roads to Learning, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404057274) - Category: Education, Games - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 3.90/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 63 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2012-02-01 - Data updated: 2026-06-05 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tell-me-about-it/id497843880/reviews.md ## What is Tell Me About It!? "What a great app for fostering early language and thinking skills. We gave this app 5/5 Apples, saying, "Tell Me About It! is an ideal blend of professional quality therapy tool and child-friendly, motivational rewards for children with language delays and Autism spectrum disorders." - Apps for Homeschooling: App of the Week March 4, 2012 Editor's Choice, 4.5/5 Stars - Best Apps for Kids: http://bestappsforkids.com/2012/02/tell-me-about-it-learning-language-by-receptive-funtion-feature-category/# Tell Me About It! Learning Language by Receptive Feature, Function and Category teaches the label, category, function, and features of more than 235 language targets over 6 levels of incremental difficulty. The presentation of each target conforms to an Applied Behavior Analysis program with reinforcement provided by a token economy system. This is a self-contained DT-program that error corrects & provides direct reinforcement to the student while collecting data for up to 10 users. A Student Report Card displays data for each student with an option to email results. For students with speech and language delays or for those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning to label an image doesn’t necessarily translate into comprehensive understanding of that word. By breaking down each language target by its category, the function that it serves and its salient features, we offer students the opportunity to fully comprehend and then engage in language. This app is ideal for both home and classroom use. Categories: Animals, Body Parts, Clothing, Food, Household Items, Dishes, Utensils, Tools, Toys, School Supplies, Sports, Vehicles, Accessories, Furniture, and Musical Instruments. Levels: The App advances from the basic building blocks of language – simple labeling – all the way through shared features across categories. The Levels presented in incremental difficulty are: Level 1- Labels; Level 2 – Categories; Level 3 – Function; Level 4 – Feature; Level 5 - Randomized Feature, Function, Category; Level 6: Shared Featured, Function, Category. Teacher’s Console: Teachers and parents can delve into the Teacher’s Console to control the settings for each student by turning the written labels for each language target ON/OFF, selecting a specific token character, selecting the default Level, and choosing a Reinforcement Schedule. There is even a motion that administrators can use while a game is in progress to access the Teacher’s Menu to adjust the settings or view reports. To access the Teacher’s Bar, simply swipe 2 fingers in an upward motion from the bottom of the screen up. Reinforcement Schedule: This determines how many targets the student must answer correctly in order receive a token and complete a trial session. There is an option for 3, 5, or 10 tokens. This App strives to mimic an actual one-on-one instructional session with a therapist as much as is possible in an application. We determine which targets are defined as mastered by the program in a variety of ways. When answered correctly on the very first presentation, the student receives both a token and verbal praise and that target is considered mastered and not presented again on that level. If the answer is not correct on that first presentation, the target will be reintroduced in subsequent trials and must then be answered correctly on two consecutive presentations to be considered mastered. Error correction is provided by having the correct image flash along with verbal correction when an incorrect answer is given. The App then shuffles the placement of the images, and re-presents the same question. If the student answers correctly on this second attempt, they receive verbal praise only (no token) and then move to another question. Note that your Data sheets will display, in parentheses, how many times each target has been presented so that you are always aware of your student’s progression and where there might be deficits. ## Key features - Teaches 235+ language targets - 6 levels of incremental difficulty - Applied Behavior Analysis program - Token economy reinforcement system - Data collection for up to 10 users - Emailable student report cards - Teacher's Console for settings control ## Recent user reviews (10 of 11) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tell-me-about-it/id497843880/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Not working *2018-03-23* App keeps crashing, and won’t let me restart. won’t let me into teacher console ### 4/5 — SLP *2017-01-23* I think the reinforcement and real images are great! However, I think some of the items are too difficult for children with special needs. I would really love it if I could go in and edit the items in each level. For example, my kids will never need to know what a "screw" is so I would love to omit that one and maybe add more functional vocabulary relevant to their needs. Just a suggestion :) ### 1/5 — Not good. *2013-07-06* If a student misses an item multiple times it moves on and doesn't go back to remedy or drill/practice that unlearned item. It does not perform mixed drills either but rather just asks to touch an item it randomized, so in other words, it assesses and doesn't really effectively teach. Do not purchase. ### 4/5 — Pretty good... *2013-04-10* This app is very similar to the receptive language testing I have seen, in that there are images presented and the user has to select the one described. Pros are that the images are pleasant, the reinforcement is good, and the teacher console is really great. Some of the questions are a bit odd, ie "which doesn't have legs?" with choices of a skirt, cup, and hat. One other reviewer had a similar comment. Generally, the questions are good and get more difficult as you move from labeling to categorizing, etc. I think the price is a bit high vs other apps for parents for home use, but it would certainly get its value for use with teachers or therapists using with multiple kids. Enhancement idea: One thing that would be great would be to be able to exclude certain images from the tokens for kids who have problems with particular images. My son, for example, didn't like the bear and wanted to quit the game every time it came up in random token mode. We could have selected only one token to use, but it would be better to just be able to exclude one or more tokens. ### 5/5 — Excellent *2012-11-13* Great value, adapts well and stays fresh every time. ### 4/5 — Suggested improvement *2012-10-20* My son with autism LOVES this app. However, we were both confused about questions on level 6 that ask to select images with a head or neck which displays a hammer, hoe, and an animal. The animal choice is wrong, but misleading. Keep up the good work! ### 5/5 — Great Educational App!! *2012-07-16* I love using this App for my students! I haven't had any issuE with it on the iPad 2 - it works just fine. The visuals are excellent and my students love the motivational rewards! Great Educational App! ### 3/5 — Could be 5 stars, if bugs are fixed! *2012-05-10* I am an SLP and loved this app initially, however, now after only a few uses, it crashes in the middle of a session. This happens every time I use it. Don't waste your money unless this is resolved. ### 4/5 — Nice app with some fun rewards *2012-03-28* This app is great for a young child with delayed speech since it rewards success in a fun way and allows the parent to monitor progress. Sadly for me the app crashes all too frequently on iPad 1. Update: having spoken with the app's support department I understand a new version with fixes is imminent. Excellent customer support and a fine product range. ### 5/5 — Great Research-Based Design, Kids Love It *2012-03-07* What We Liked: Tell Me About It! is an excellently designed tool for children with special needs. It includes powerful reporting capabilities, allows for multiple children, and the administrative options are all easy to use, set, and adjust at any point in time. The six levels that increase in difficulty not only teach vocabulary words for language development but go far beyond that by strengthening the thinking skills needed to select items by name, category, function, and feature. Our family doesn’t currently have a child on the Autism spectrum or one with language/vocabulary development delays, but we still went through this app as a family and I was surprised by how much my children LOVE this app. The teaching method is a form of multiple choice – asking children to tap certain objects, but the colorful characters and awesome reward animations and sense of progress kept my children going, and going, and going! They asked for turns, watched each other use the app, and eagerly looked forward to earning those tokens! This really is not only a sound teaching tool, but is also incredibly enjoyable and engaging for children (my 3, 5, and 8-year-olds all enjoy this app). What We Didn’t Like: Some of the target words are a bit obscure for younger children – like blazer, but this is the exception rather than the norm. Overall: Tell Me About It! is an ideal blend of professional quality therapy tool and child-friendly, motivational rewards for children with language delays and Autism spectrum disorders. The powerful combination of a research-based teaching approach with a wealth of reporting tools and options paired with the colorful token-based reward system that keeps children engaged, make this app a winner. ## Frequently asked questions about Tell Me About It! ### What is the learning methodology used by Tell Me About It!? Tell Me About It! utilizes an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program. It breaks down language targets by category, function, and salient features to foster comprehensive understanding, rather than just simple labeling. ### How does Tell Me About It! track student progress? The app collects data for up to 10 users and displays it in a Student Report Card. This report card provides insights into each student's performance and can be emailed for further review. ### Does Tell Me About It! offer any certifications? The provided information does not mention any certifications offered by the app. Its focus is on skill development and progress tracking for language learning. ### What are the pricing details for Tell Me About It!? Tell Me About It! is available for a one-time purchase of $2.99. There are no subscription fees or in-app purchases mentioned. ### What age rating is Tell Me About It! suitable for? Tell Me About It! has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children. It is designed to support early language and thinking skills. ### How frequently is Tell Me About It! updated? The app was last updated on April 14, 2022, with version 2.0. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing support and development. ### Does Tell Me About It! have ads? No, Tell Me About It! does not contain advertisements. The app is a paid product designed for focused learning without interruptions. ### What devices is Tell Me About It! compatible with? Tell Me About It! is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to run on Apple's mobile operating systems. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0 — 2022-04-14 Fixed bug where the end of level video was not visible. ### 1.4 — 2018-05-19 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Fixed bug causing crashes between levels after Level 3. ### 1.3 — 2018-01-19 Company logo update. ### 1.2 — 2017-11-23 Added support for 64-bit architecture. ### 1.1 — 2012-07-09 - Improved stability and memory usage – we addressed an issue that caused occasional crashes in v1.0 - Faster load time on start of new game, especially for Levels 5 and 6 - New “Resume Game” button in Teacher’s Bar for iPad – allows you to view and change settings mid-game and return to the current game (vs starting a new game) - Teacher’s Console “Report Card” view now includes % score per level, in addition to % complete ## Apps similar to Tell Me About It! | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Picture the Sentence HD Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-the-sentence-hd-lite/id480075539) | 3.7 (3) | $0.99 | Education | | [Picture the Sentence HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-the-sentence-hd/id478599625) | 4.5 (13) | $9.99 | Education | | [Comprehension Aphasia](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comprehension-aphasia/id634965865) | 2.0 (1) | $19.99 | Education | | [28 Categories For Kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/28-categories-for-kids/id1478999993) | 4.9 (120) | Free | Education | | [TeachMe: Kindergarten](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teachme-kindergarten/id336689375) | 4.3 (56) | $2.99 | Education | | [Bamba Airport](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bamba-airport/id905232680) | 3.8 (5) | $2.99 | Education | ## More apps by DIfferent Roads to Learning, Inc. - [Clean Up: Category Sorting](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-up-category-sorting/id404057271) - [What’s That Sound?](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whats-that-sound/id414716186) - [What Goes Together?](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what-goes-together/id420970889) All apps by DIfferent Roads to Learning, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/404057274 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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