Same But Different: Teen Life on the Autism Express

Same But Different: Teen Life on the Autism Express
Key Features
Description
Being a teen is hard enough. But when you have autismor when your brother or sister is struggling with the conditionlife 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 lessthanhappy because of an autistic family member. But being a teen with autism can get pretty hairyespecially 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 upcloseandpersonal 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. .
Product Details
- ISBN13: 9780545094696
- Format: Paperback Book
- Ages: 12 and up
- Grades: 7 - 12
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Genre:
Realistic Fiction,Young Adult
- Pages: 224
- Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
- Manufacturer: Scholastic Inc.
- Weight (lbs): 0.37600
- Dimensions: 0.50000 x 5.30000 x 8.00000
- Lexile® Measure: 780L
- Guided Reading Level: GR Level V
- DRA Level: 40 - 50
- Language: English
Same But Different: Teen Life on the Autism Express
Paperback Book