Same But Different
Same But Different: Teen Life on the Autism Express
Paperback – February 27, 2018
by Holly Robinson Peete (Author), RJ Peete (Author),
Ryan Elizabeth Peete (Author)
Actress and activist Holly Robinson Peete pairs with her twins in this narrative about the challenges and triumphs of being a teen who has autism and the effects on family, school, friends, and life. Being a teen is hard enough.
But when you have autism--or when your brother or sister is struggling with the condition--life can be challenging. It's one thing when you're a kid in grade school, and a playdate goes south due to autism in a family. Or when you're a little kid, and a vacation or holiday turns less-than-happy because of an autistic family member.
But being a teen with autism can get pretty hairy--especially when you're up against dating, parties, sports, body changes, school, and other kids who just don't 'get' you. In this powerful book, teenagers Ryan Elizabeth Peete and her twin brother, Rodney, who has autism, share their up-close-and-personal experiences on what it means to be a teen living with autism.
SAME BUT DIFFERENT, explores the funny, painful, and unexpected aspects of teen autism, while daring to address issues nobody talks about. SAME BUT DIFFERENT underscores tolerance, love, and the understanding that everybody's unique drumbeat is worth dancing to...
Publisher: Scholastic Press; Reprint Edition
(February 27, 2018)
Language: English
Paperback: 224 pages
ISBN-10: 0545094690
ISBN-13: 978-0545094696
Reading Age: 12 years and up
Lexile Measure: 780L
Grade Level: 7 - 9
Item Weight: 6.4 ounces
Dimensions: 5.25 x 0.5 x 8 inches
