The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice Of A Thirtee... -

: Higashida challenges the myth that autistic people lack empathy or imagination . He explains that while he may not be able to express his feelings verbally, his inner world is rich, complex, and deeply connected to nature.

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: Some experts, as noted by the Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre , point out that because Higashida used an alphabet grid (a form of facilitated communication), there is academic debate regarding how much of the work is entirely his versus his facilitator's influence. : Higashida challenges the myth that autistic people

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: Regarding the title, Naoki explains that jumping makes him feel as if his feelings are "going upward to the sky," helping him feel more in control of his body. Critical Perspectives

“The Reason I Jump is a Rosetta stone. . . . This book takes about ninety minutes to read, and it will stretch your vision of what it is to be human.” Amazon.com