The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism

Consider the difference between writing and speech discussed in The Reason I Jump. How much, and why, is writing a more effective means of communication for people with autism than speaking?

To what extent are normality and abnormality relative concepts constructed by society? Discuss with reference to the short story “Earthling and Autisman.”

Consider the role of storytelling in The Reason I Jump. How far does storytelling in the text eliminate or generate ambiguity around the topic of Higashida’s autism?