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Same But Different: Teen Life on the Autism Express

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By Holly Robinson Peete, Ryan Elizabeth Peete, RJ Peete
Publisher Scholastic Press
Same But Different: Teen Life on the Autism Express
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Being a teen is hard enough. But when you have autismor when your sibling is struggling with the conditionlife can be a topsyturvy ride. What happens when you come facetoface with dating, parties, sports, body changes, school, and kids who just dont get you? Where do you turn when your sibling with autism is the butt of jokes, the victim of misunderstood social cues, and the one everyone thinks is weird? Through alternating narratives based on their own lives, Ryan Elizabeth Peete and her twin brother, RJ, who has autism, bravely and honestly reveal what it means to be a teen living with the disorder. With insight and humor, Same But Different explores the many aspects of teen autism, while daring to address issues and feelings nobody talks about. This powerfully rendered, timely book is the only one of its kind. It paints an important story of hope for teens and families living with autismand lets us see that everybodys unique rhythm is worth dancing to.

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19591 words19,591 words
224 pages224 pages
Lexile 780LLexile 780L
Grade 6 to H+Grade 6 to H+
Age 11-18Age 11-18
Published 2016Published 2016

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