by Guy Shahar Published 6th May, 2016 In their very different ways, these 2 deeply moving and powerful books can genuinely transform how we perceive autism. The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida This book was written by a 13 year old virtually non-verbal Japanese autistic boy. He communicates what is
by Guy Shahar Published: 27th April, 2016 Before starting, I should say that there may be many very dedicated and passionate people working in the NHS supporting autistic people, although the system in which they have to work must make it a colossal challenge for them to retain both their
by Guy Shahar Published: 24th April, 2016 This very moving testimony of a 9 year old “high-functioning” autistic boy who suffers from depression and suicidal thoughts was broadcast on Wednesday morning on the Today programme on BBC Radio 4. How harrowing it must be for the parents of such a
by Guy Shahar Published: 22nd April, 2016 This very short (85 seconds) and powerful film put together by the National Autistic Society gives us an idea of what an autistic person feels like in everyday situations that we take for granted. You can imagine what it takes out of someone
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