The Reason I Jump Summary

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"The Reason I Jump" by Noaki Higashida is a remarkable that offers readers an intimate and insightful perspective into the world of autism. It was written by a young Japanese author Noaki who was born in 1992 and was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at the age of five. He wrote the book at his 13-year-old and provided the perspective of a child with autism. The book offers readers a unique insight into the mind and experiences of someone living with autism. The book is presented in a question-and-answer format to convey his thoughts, feeling, and perspectives on various aspects of his life. it also addresses common inquiries about experiences and problem behaviors belonging to children with autism spectrum disorder. Noaki shares his …show more content…

Noaki expressed difficulty in understanding and interpreting social cues, such as body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice that may confuse or mislead him, making it challenging to grasp others' intentions or emotions. He discussed he likes to make friends, help others, and get involved with his classmates. However, he felt isolated and often unable to establish communication with his peers when he cannot express himself clearly with a short phrase or a sentence. He struggles to express his thoughts and emotions which leads to misunderstanding and frustration. According to Naoki, making eye contact can be overwhelming and uncomfortable for individuals with autism. He described the sensation of being drawn into the other person's eyes and feeling overwhelmed by the flood of information he received through eye contact. The visual stimuli can be distracting and make it difficult for him to concentrate on what people are saying or …show more content…

Naoki does not have difficulties eating various foods, but he gave the perspective about individuals with autism may be sensitive to food smells, textures, and colors because the characteristics of foods may not be in their recognition or recall of the negative memories related to the specific characteristics. As he discussed cognitive development, individuals with autism preferred their controllable environments or situations in that they have had positive experiences in previous or easy-to-memorize

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