Teen Author Pens 'Growing Up Autistic'

When he was diagnosed with autism at five years old, Trevor Pacelli knew that his childhood and adolescence would be drastically different than that of his peers. But he never let his disorder hold him back -- now 19, Pacelli is a published author. His book, "Six-Word Lessons On Growing Up Autistic: 100 Lessons To Understand How Autistic People See Life," offers practical guidance for understanding autism, and insight on the way that autistic kids and teens view the world. In the excerpt below, Pacelli shares 10 things you should know about autistic teens.