"Anything But Typical" Quotes
A twelve-year-old boy with autism finds solace in writing and online friendships.
realistic fiction | 195 pages | Published in 2009
Quotes
I wish I could just disappear into my own world and never come back.
Maybe it's better to have dreams and make plans, even if you never actually get to do them.
Sometimes it feels like I don't belong in this world. I'm just wired differently.
I wish people could see beyond my autism and just see me for who I am.
Writing helps me make sense of the world. It's my way of communicating when words fail me.
Sometimes I feel like I'm an alien from a different planet, trying to figure out how to fit in here.
I know I'm different, but that doesn't mean I don't have feelings or understand things.
It's hard to make friends when you don't know how to act or what to say. I just want to connect with someone.
Books are my escape, my way of exploring different worlds and understanding people.
I wish people would realize that I have strengths and talents, not just limitations.





