The Reason I Jump: the Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism in Around the World in 80 Books

May 23, 2014 alana rated it really liked it

Shelves: biography-memoir, nihongo, non-fiction, teachers-and-pupils, mental-health

The Reason I Jump was written by a young, Japanese man with autism who seeks to answer questions people have about the thoughts and feelings of those on the autistic spectrum who often can't convey the answers themselves. The book takes the form of a single question (such as "Why do you echo questions back at the asker?") and his explanation and examples. There are also a few of Higashida's creative writing pieces included.

While the book is not a guidebook or how to for working with those who h ...more

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Oct 18, 2013 Daisy rated it really liked it

Shelves: autism, japan

You hope that this provides a key into the mind and heart of anyone you know who has autism. Extremely valuable, this book.

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Nov 04, 2013 Andy Plonka rated it really liked it

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Much has been written about autism, but with the exception of Temple Grandin, little has been heard from those afflicted with the condition. Since this was written by a young Japanese teenager it is even more informative, though not so erudite. More of a plea to the public to be more accepting of those who are autistic and a few tips on how to behave toward those with autism.

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Nov 11, 2013 Kent Winward rated it liked it

The value of this book is the insight into the autistic mind. I hope it is accurate, but I have my doubts a little bit. In my limited contact with those with autism, some parts rang true and others seemed to be contrived. The important thing from here is to take the compassionate view point contained in this work and have it translate into greater medical and psychological understanding of the illness.

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