"The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism"
There are books written by adults with autism and from the perspective of family members, educators, and others who work with children with autism, but this book is unique because it is written by a thirteen-year-old boy with autism. Higashida retains the perspective of a child but has the introspection of an early teen. It’s a rare look into the thoughts...
Audience: adults | Genre: nonfiction, differing abilities