The Reason I Jump
The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism
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Tom Picasso
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Naoki Higashida
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You've never listened to a book like The Reason I Jump. Written by Naoki Higashida, a very smart, very self-aware, and very charming thirteen-year-old boy with autism, it is a one-of-a-kind memoir that demonstrates how an autistic mind thinks, feels, perceives, and responds in ways few of us can imagine. Parents and family members who never thought they could get inside the head of their autistic loved one at last have a way to break through to the curious, subtle, and complex life within. Using an alphabet grid to painstakingly construct words, sentences, and thoughts that he is unable to speak out loud, Naoki answers even the most delicate questions that people want to know. Questions such as: "Why do people with autism talk so loudly and weirdly?" "Why do you line up your toy cars and blocks?" "Why don't you make eye contact when you're talking?" and "What's the reason you jump?" (Naoki's answer: "When I'm jumping, it's as if my feelings are going upward to the sky.")
With disarming honesty and a generous heart, Naoki shares his unique point of view on not only autism but life itself. His insights - into the mystery of words, the wonders of laughter, and the elusiveness of memory - are so startling, so strange, and so powerful that you will never look at the world the same way again.
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loved it.
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Wow! This is a fun book!
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So Passionate!
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Hold the shrieking !
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Mr. Toad's Wild Ride has some serious competition!
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An insightful glimpse into mind of an autistic child
An interesting memoir, partially translated by David Mitchell, and written by a 13 yo Japanese boy with autism. If you teach, live with, know someone who has autism or an autistic child this is (or at least was for me) an insightful glimpse into the struggles and perspectives of a child with autism.
Another reminder that there are multiple ways to experience the world. Too often it seems that we have boundaries and expectations about what it means to be normal. Not all of us see the dress as Blue/Black or White/Gold. Some of us can feel the dress and some of us don't see anything at all. The more tolerant and understanding we become of the diversity of people, I believe, the better the experience we have on this blue rock will be.
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- K. McRitchie
- 02-18-15
Autism is a gift.
People consider autism a disability and yet, it is a gift. People with autism all seem to have different ways of experiencing the world in ways that a non-autistic person is not able. Some feel textures and are able to become the object, some have gifts of musical or artistic ability. This is a Q&A written by a young man with autism in Japan who answers popular questions about being a person with autism. He is remarkable and gives us answers to questions that help others know what it is like to live with autism. It is a fast read, well worth your time. If everyone just took the time to understand autism and other disabilities, what a different world this would be....
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- 10-23-13
I couldn't stop listening.
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compassionate, compelling, illuminating
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When he describes people with autism as being "primordial, from a past world". Just beautiful
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heartfelt!
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I felt so many strong emotions as listened to this book. It was really life changing for me.
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Very informative!
What did you love best about The Reason I Jump?
The story was fascinating to hear. It gave me some insight into how at least this autistic person deals with life.
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- Debbra Polston
- 11-09-16
Amazing
I recommend this book to everyone and anyone. Once I pressed play, I couldn't stop listening.
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- Tech Teacher
- 08-06-18
Interesting Listen
The Reason I jump present a very compelling first person narrative about an individual with Autism. This story will compel any listener to re-think their individual persectives about individuals with exceptionalities and challenge them to see exceptionalities through a different lens.
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- Danielle Shelbourne
- 03-06-22
Amazing!
i loved this book! it opened my eyes to my son's world. It also helped me understand my childhood issues.
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- Matthew Allan Guile
- 05-05-23
insight into my brother
I should've read this a long time ago! A must read for anyone who has a family member with Autism.
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- Johnathan A. P. Evans
- 04-14-23
A unique and insightful book
I highly recommend this book to gain insight into the experience of (some) people with autism. It’s fascinating and helps me understand it a lot better.
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- courtney
- 08-12-23
absolutely perfect
how relatable! everything this boy has said has made me want to write this. bless his heart and soul. if you can't read the whole thing skip to the end story. it's so heart warming and eye opening!
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