Same But Different: Teen Life on the Autism Express: Teen Life on the Autism Express

Holly Robinson Peete · RJ Peete · Ryan Elizabeth Peete

Feb 2016 · Sold by Scholastic Inc.

About this ebook

Talk show host 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 disorder--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.

Ratings and reviews

Loved it. Really makes me understand myself, a 17 year old girl living with Aspergers and ADD, more. I get looked at as weird as well and get made fun of and all that, but I dont let that hold me down. I ignore it and move on. It's nice to know that families with kids like me get to be heard and understood. I'm thiming about reading this book again in school. The more I read it over, the better it gets

This book was a real look into life with autism. It was interesting to hear it from the child 's point of view. I always wondered what my son was feeling thru his experiences and not really knowing the toll it has in other siblings. It has opened my eyes to a better understanding of my own autistic son and family. Thank you for sharing

Can't wait to get this book. Rj , don't allow people to take advantage of you. It is okay to say "NO."

About the author

Ryan Elizabeth Peete and Rodney Peete, teenage twins, wrote this book with their mother Holly Robinson Peete to help share awareness about autism with other children who have been touched by it in some way. Ryan and Rodney travel with their mom speaking to teens about their experiences growing up together. The Peetes live in Beverly Hills, California.

RJ Peete wrote this book with his mother, Holly Robinson Peete, to help share awareness about autism with other children who have been touched by it in some way. RJ and his twin sister, Ryan, travel with their mom, speaking to children, families, and educators about their experiences growing up together. The Peetes live in Beverly Hills, California.