THE REASON I JUMP

Have you ever wondered, “What are autistic children thinking?” Or perhaps looked at them without truly understanding? Then you should watch The Reason I Jump — a warm yet heart-wrenching documentary that will forever change your perspective. Based on the book by Naoki Higashida, a 13-year-old Japanese boy who, though unable to speak, profoundly conveys the inner world of autistic children.

Guiding Us to Understand “Silent Communication”

The documentary introduces us to autistic children from different corners of the world — “Amrit” from India, who expresses his heart through drawings; “Ben” from the U.S., who uses a letter board as his voice; and “Jestina,” a young girl from Africa once branded a demon simply because she was silent. More than just telling these stories, the film brings us into their world through visuals and sound that recreate the sensory experience of autistic children, allowing us to truly feel the confusion, beauty, and complexity within their minds.

Just Open Your Heart, and the World Changes

This isn’t just a documentary that teaches — it’s an important lesson in listening and understanding. Autistic children may not speak, make eye contact, or behave in ways we understand, but they can feel and love no differently than anyone else. Their silence doesn’t mean there’s nothing inside… it only means we haven’t tried to listen yet.

If you want to understand the hearts of autistic children beyond the label of “special,” watch The Reason I Jump. You’ll find yourself loving them with a heart more open than ever before.

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Poramuth Weerasakthara

VIPA Crew: An aspiring reviewer who wants to share stories from the voice within.