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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The negative aspects of choosing to share with others about AS include all of the following except ______.
(a) Once people learn about AS they may consciously exclude you from social circles.
(b) Because AS is subtle, people may think that you are making excuses.
(c) People may understand the reasons why you act differently.
(d) Once you realize others know, you may be tempted to withdraw.

2. Liane struggles with teaching her daughter how to get along ______, because she also wants her to be autonomous.
(a) Academically.
(b) Socially.
(c) Functionally.
(d) Historically.

3. Liane reports that most of the time Tom is able to ______ the conversation which helps her decode what he is saying.
(a) Restructure.
(b) Forget.
(c) Drop.
(d) Change the topic of.

4. Liane's husband's name is _______. Like Liane, he also enjoys the feel and experience of university campuses.
(a) Mick.
(b) Richard.
(c) Mark.
(d) Tom.

5. Liane discovered that she was able to tolerate all of the following fabrics except ______.
(a) Very bumpy chenille.
(b) Finely woven cottons.
(c) Rough velvet.
(d) Satin.

Short Answer Questions

1. The benefits of choosing to share with others about AS include all of the following except ______.

2. Liane suggests that 'Aspies' pay attention to the _______ elements and interpersonal expectations of a job.

3. Liane discovers that she and her daughter both have big ______ and benefit from lots of encouragement.

4. During the birth process, Liane's husband Tom, _______ in the delivery room.

5. Liane realizes that she tends to think very concretely and needs answers to be ______ or wrong.

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the suggestions that Liane makes for those with AS to find a job that would fit their interests, abilities, and AS needs?

2. What happened when Liane went to an interview and her potential boss told her his favorite media company?

3. According to Liane, why is it important for people with AS to have a strong support system?

4. What happened to Liane when she was on a business trip in San Francisco with Tom?

5. Why might it be important for a person with AS to tell those close to them about their diagnosis?

6. What did Liane think about her aptitude as a parent and what were some of the challenges that she dealt with?

7. What are some of the ways that Liane lost control of her environment when the babies were born?

8. What are some of the reasons why people with AS should not tell those around them about their diagnosis?

9. How does Liane describe the process of homemaking and all the challenges and difficulties contained therein?

10. Liane states that she was often overwhelmed with the details that went with any activity for her kids. What happened during the Halloween party?

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