Description
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 autismor when your brother or sister is struggling with the conditionlife can be challenging. Its one thing when youre a kid in grade school, and a playdate goes south due to autism in a family. Or when youre 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 hairyespecially when youre up against dating, parties, sports, body changes, school, and other kids who just dont 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 everybodys unique drumbeat is worth dancing to. .
Author: Holly Robinson Peete, Rj Peete, Ryan Elizabeth Peete
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Published: 02/27/2018
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.4lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.20w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780545094696
Language: English
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