What happens when a child is diagnosed to be on the autism spectrum? How does life change-- for the parents and the child? And how can one lead a fulfilling life regardless of the circumstances... In his heartfelt memoir, ‘I Have Autism and I Like to Play Bad Tennis’, author Debashis Paul gives readers a peek into the world of his son Noel, who was diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum at an early age. Noel is the son of Debashis Paul and Bishnupriya Dutt, and grandson of the beloved Indian actor-director Utpal Dutt. Published by Westland Books, the new book will be out on April 17, 2023.
On World Autism Awareness Day today, we spoke to Debashis Paul about his new memoir, the trials and tribulations of raising a neurodivergent child, how it changes your worldview and much more. Excerpts from the interview:
