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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Appendix V, Coping Strategies for Sensory Perception Problems, Appendix VI, Thoughts for the Non-AS Support People, Appendix VII, Support Groups and Other Helpful Resources.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The book suggests that persons with Asperger's may be behind some of the most profound advances in all of the following except _______.
(a) Writers.
(b) Cooks.
(c) Mathematicians.
(d) Musicians.

2. Liane found that ______ were like another language that she had to learn, a process that often tired her.
(a) Mathematics.
(b) Social studies.
(c) Sciences.
(d) Social Skills.

3. Liane realized that her daughter needed the kind of support Liane's ______ had given her, but was unable to provide it.
(a) Aunt.
(b) Mother.
(c) Sister.
(d) Father.

4. Liane discovered that it was difficult for her to leave ______ and she especially hated active outings.
(a) The car.
(b) School.
(c) Her bed.
(d) Home.

5. Liane lists several strategies for people with AS to keep stress levels low including all of the following except _____.
(a) Making a list of assignments and scheduling them.
(b) Using tactile reminders like blankets.
(c) Using visual reminders like post-it notes.
(d) Using auditory reminders on a tape recorder.

Short Answer Questions

1. All of the following researchers were involved in bringing Asperger's syndrome to the attention of the international community except______.

2. Liane discovered that she enjoyed working with ______ and enrolled in a ceramics class.

3. Liane's parents struggled with raising her and felt that she challenged their ______ as well as making their language fit into hers.

4. Liane was best at drama, and being around the speech and dramatic arts club exposed her to other ______, or those with AS.

5. As the chapter opens, Liane is recounting being in the delivery room. Because of Liane's concrete thinking she believes that she is giving birth to a child with ____ heads.

(see the answer key)

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