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Naoki Higashida is a Japanese author known for his unique perspective and profound insights. Born in 1992, he has autism and communicates through writing. His works, 'The Reason I Jump' and 'Life in the Stars', have gained widespread popularity, providing valuable insights into the world of autism.

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Famous Naoki Higashida Quotes

“On our own we simply don't know how to get things done the same way you do things. But, like everyone else, we want to do the best we possibly can. When we sense you've given up on us, it makes us feel miserable. So please keep helping us, through to the end.”

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“I've learned that every human being, with or without disabilities, needs to strive to do their best, and by striving for happiness you will arrive at happiness. For us, you see, having autism is normal-so we can't know for sure what your 'normal' is even like. But so long as we can learn to love ourselves, I'm not sure how much it matters whether we're normal or autistic.”

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Book:The Reason I Jump: one boy's voice from the silence of autism: one boy's voice from the silence of autism

Source: The Reason I Jump: one boy's voice from the silence of autism: one boy's voice from the silence of autism

“When I was small, I didn't even know that I was a kid with special needs. How did I find out? By other people telling me that I was different from everyone else, and that this was a problem.”

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Book:The Reason I Jump: one boy's voice from the silence of autism: one boy's voice from the silence of autism

Source: The Reason I Jump: one boy's voice from the silence of autism: one boy's voice from the silence of autism

About the Author

Born: 1992
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Quotes: 21

Books & Sources

The Reason I Jump: the Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with AutismRelated source material

The Reason I Jump: one boy's voice from the silence of autism: one boy's voice from the silence of autismRelated source material

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