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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Appendix I, Explaining Who You Are to Those Who Care, Appendix II, Survival Skills for AS College Students.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Liane lists several strategies for college students with AS to improve social skills including all of the following except _____.
(a) Finding or establishing a friendship group for those with AS.
(b) Classes in speech communications.
(c) Classes in neurobiology.
(d) Establishing a safe place on campus to regroup.

2. Liane described a preoccupation with round numbers and she used to calm herself by doing certain activities in ______.
(a) Eights.
(b) Tens.
(c) Fives.
(d) Twenties.

3. Liane outlines several strategies for letting people know including all of the following except _____.
(a) Sending names of people you want to educate to organizations that provide newsletters.
(b) Keep AS reference materials in your home.
(c) Carrying a sign on a street corner.
(d) Preparing a business card with AS information on it.

4. Liane was best at drama, and being around the speech and dramatic arts club exposed her to other ______, or those with AS.
(a) Flakes.
(b) Aspies.
(c) Asps.
(d) Aspergies.

5. One of the main interests Liane had was in ______ because of the fact that there were precise rules.
(a) Linguistics.
(b) Art.
(c) Science.
(d) Gym.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Liane "loses her footing" and begins to shut down, she reaches for the only person who can instantly save her, _______.

2. Competitive _______ and pep squad dancer activities didn't work well because of her problems with coordination.

3. There is a great deal of conflict in the AS community about ______ with the greater community.

4. Liane often ______ speaking competitions in which she participated, perhaps because it was a way for her to have a one-way conversation.

5. Liane was unable to translate her success on stage to her day to day life and would often ______.

(see the answer key)

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