Naoki Higashida
is an autistic Japanese writer. His best known work, ''The Reason I Jump'', written when he was thirteen, has been translated into over 30 languages and was adapted for both stage and screen. ''The Economist'' has described him as "probably the most widely read Japanese author after Haruki Murakami".Higashida's autism is described as severe and non-verbal. He communicates by pointing to letters on an alphabet grid and sounding them out, with a transcriber writing down what he spells. He has published more than twenty books in Japan since 2004, including fiction, essays, poetry, and autobiographical works about his experience of autism.
Some researchers have questioned the authenticity of Higashida's writing, suggesting that his communication method may involve cuing from a facilitator, while others maintain that he has clearly demonstrated independent authorship. The debate reflects broader scientific controversy over facilitated communication. Provided by Wikipedia
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