Nerdy, Shy, and Socially Inappropriate: A User Guide to an

Nerdy, Shy, and Socially Inappropriate: A User Guide to an Asperger Life

Cynthia Kim shares all the quirkyness of living with Asperger Syndrome (ASD) in this accessible, witty and honest guide. From being labelled nerdy and shy as an undiagnosed child to redefining herself when diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome as an adult, she describes how her perspective shifted to understanding a previously largely incomprehensible world and combines this with extensive research to explore the 'why' of ASD traits. She explains how they impact on everything from self-care to holding down a job and offers typically practical and creative strategies to help manage them including a section on the benefits of martial arts for people with ASD. Packed full of personal anecdotes and useful advice, this humorous, insider guide will be of immeasurable value to recently diagnosed autistic adults and their partners and family members, carers and mental health professionals working with people with autism, and anyone exploring whether they may be on the spectrum.
Country USA
Brand Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Manufacturer Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781849057578
ReleaseDate 2014-09-21
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781849057578

Country	USA
Brand	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Manufacturer	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9781849057578
ReleaseDate	2014-09-21
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781849057578

Nerdy, Shy, and Socially Inappropriate: A User Guide to an Asperger Life