Extraordinary book about autism: The Reason I Jump

Savvy_Sue

The Reason I Jump - it's Radio 4's book of the week, this week, I've just heard the first episode.

David Mitchell, award-winning author of Cloud Atlas, translates and introduces The Reason I Jump – an extraordinary book by a Japanese teenager with severe autism, Naoki Higashida.

It will be available on 'Listen Again' soon.

jackomdj

Interestingly a friend of mine posted a link to this book on FB yesterday.

Maysie

added it to my kindle wishlist but might get it from the library. see if they get it .

I had a 2 hour notice of the autism lady forgot her job title coming into school today could i pop in and chat about why i think he might be autistic...i managed a4 side printed to hand her which will help her report. She really believes he is and senco does as well. I mentioned i don't think he is that adhd really compared to my cousin who goes hyper as an adult still. They agreed. Feeling quite positive now. although they have said there is not any parenting classes for later diagnosed childrens parents grrrrr. But news of groups i can go to if he gets the diagnosis. He will not be happy he is anti autism talk at the moment.

roll on monday for next thing

365days

How old is your son Maysie?

ca55ie

Heard the episode this morning - found it really informative without lecturing or hectoring