Nerdy, Shy, and Socially InappropriateCynthia Kim explores all the quirkyness of living with Asperger Syndrome (ASD) in this accessible, witty and honest guide looking from an insider perspective at some of the most challenging and intractable aspects of being autistic. Her own life presents many rich examples. 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

She read French and Spanish at Oxford University and went on to make documentaries for the BBC

Each crystal will help towards a particular problem

Lady Angelica

Then one night

for those occasions where some planning is involved - weekend lunches

One wrong move could have horrifying consequences - and as the web of lies spun by those in charge starts to unravel

infections menstrual problems - menorrhagia (heavy periods)

Or is it possible that this seemingly idyllic setting has a horrifying secret in store for anyone unlucky enough to be stranded on its shores

Get stuck into exploring

an introduction by Mike Garson

anecdotes and insights based on his 30 years of marketing and selling his advertising services

is an inspiring study in the triumph of the human spirit over the most terrible adversity