UBC Press Nerdy, Shy, and Socially Inappropriate book Paperback 192 pages

Cynthia Kim provides unique insight into the challenges of being awoman, wife, and mother with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).Interweaving factual information and extensive research with personalanecdotes from before and after her diagnosis, she explores the“why” of her ASD traits, from social awkwardness to rigidbehaviors and sensory sensitivities. Positive, honest, and full ofadvice and information, this book is an invaluable resource forrecently diagnosed adults and their partners or family members, carersand mental health professionals working with individuals with autism,and anyone exploring whether they might be on thespectrum.

Cynthia Kim was diagnosed with autism spectrumdisorder (ASD) in adulthood. She is a freelance writer and haspublished both fiction and non-fiction. She runs her own independentpublishing company, Turtle Press.