Art of Weeing in the Sink - The Inspirational Story of a Boy Learning to Live With Autism

About the author

Richie Smith was born in South Shields on the North East coast and adopted as a toddler. It wasn't until he was 34 that he was finally diagnosed with autism. He now has two adopted children of his own and runs a successful business raising awareness of the needs of autistic people. Peter Barron, born and raised on Teesside, was the longest serving editor of The Northern Echo and continues to be a journalist, broadcaster and author.

Summary

The Art of Weeing in the Sink is a heartbreakingly honest account of a boy's life as he grows up with undiagnosed autism in the North East of England. Richie overcomes huge challenges presented by the ignorance of his condition and ultimately emerges triumphant. This poignant and optimistic book is an essential read for anyone caring for children with autism.

Product details

• Authors: Richie Smith
• Assisted by: Peter Barron (Editor)
• Publisher: Carpet Bombing Culture
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.01.2020
• EAN: 9781908211873
• ISBN: 978-1-908211-87-3
• No. of pages: 140
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Biographies, autobiographies