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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Liane believes that her daughter's capacity for _______ means that she has not given up on herself.

2. In relating to other parents, Liane discovered that while their experiences were similar, other parents were not as _____ affected as she was.

3. Liane has learned to channel her frustration about the difficulties she and her daughter face into ______.

4. The negative aspects of choosing to share with others about AS include all of the following except ______.

5. Liane states that she knew her _____ twin was going to be special even before she was born.

Short Essay Questions

1. What challenges did Liane experience when she wanted to do things with her babies?

2. What are some of the reasons why people with AS should tell those around them about their diagnosis?

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

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

5. What were the warning signs that Liane noticed about her daughter that pointed to a diagnosis of Asperger's?

6. Why does Liane state at the beginning of the chapter that she knew right away her youngest daughter was special?

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

8. What happens to Liane and her husband when the ultrasound technician tells them that she sees two heads?

9. What was the reaction of people to Liane's discovery that both she and her daughter likely has Asperger's syndrome?

10. How does Liane describe the difficulties that she faced in communicating in a meaningful way with her husband Tom?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Liane states that she likes the linear, straight, definite, and balanced aspects of Tom's face.

Part 1: What parts of Liane do you think Tom loves or admires?

Part 2: What physical aspects of your loved ones do you notice the most?

Part 3: Is the fact that Liane appreciates the symmetry of Tom's face any less valid than appreciating another quality like warmth? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Liane learns about AS from her friend Sarah and subsequently finds out that both she and her daughter have AS.

Part 1: What do you imagine is Liane's daughter's experience of finding out that she has something 'wrong' with her?

Part 2: How does Tom feel about the fact that his daughter has been diagnosed with AS?

Part 3: How does Liane feel about her diagnosis? How does she try to help her daughter cope?

Essay Topic 3

One of the struggles of people with AS is social isolation as a result of their difficulties in social contexts.

Part 1: What is the importance of a social network in terms of safety and development?

Part 2: Is it important to include others who have different viewpoints in our social circles? Why or why not?

Part 3: How does the inability to work with people who are different from you impact world events?

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