Title: The Reason I Jump
Authors: Naoki Higashida
Themes: Autism, Communication, Developing Empathy, Developing Perspective, Friendship, Parenting, Self-Esteem
Age Recommendation: Elementary through High School
Summary: The Reason I Jump was written by a 13 year old Japanese boy with autism. The book is essentially a compilation of his answers to questions about what it's "like" to be an autistic teenager. His answers are thought provoking, his humor is gentle, and he conveys a certain wisdom that strikes me as being unattainable for neurotypical kids.
Ideas / Ideation: As an intervention, use this book with children on the autistic spectrum to help them identify similarities and differences between themselves and Naoki in an effort to develop self awareness and strengthen self esteem. Find a question that interests your client or child, read Naoki's response together and then help your client generate their own insights into the subject matter. Do they agree or disagree with Naoki's answers? Why or why not?
Ideas / Ideation: As an intervention, use this book with children on the autistic spectrum to help them identify similarities and differences between themselves and Naoki in an effort to develop self awareness and strengthen self esteem. Find a question that interests your client or child, read Naoki's response together and then help your client generate their own insights into the subject matter. Do they agree or disagree with Naoki's answers? Why or why not?
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