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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Liane has developed a strategy to determine the degree to which her AS is involved in a discussion in which she visualizes _______ stacks of index cards.
(a) Five.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

2. Liane lists several strategies for college students with AS to deal with geographic issues including all of the following except _____.
(a) Asking for special needs building, transportation, and parking compensations.
(b) Only scheduling classes in one building.
(c) Taking mental pictures of different areas of campus and paying attention to landmarks.
(d) Asking for elevator keys if you get disoriented with big crowds and lots of stairways.

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

4. Liane also had difficulty with the _______ designs of many baby things. She wanted solid forms that were comforting to her.
(a) Triangle.
(b) Circle.
(c) Square.
(d) Abstract.

5. Liane lists several strategies for people with AS to pick a career including all of the following except _____.
(a) Making a list of the things you enjoy studying and doing.
(b) Throwing all your ideas into a hat and picking one.
(c) Brainstorming all the ways you could make a career out of the things you enjoy.
(d) Researching the schedule and expectations of the job you are considering.

6. Liane describes one of her tenacious traits as _______ , at which point she begins to "lose her footing."
(a) Auditory discrimination problems.
(b) Sensory integration dysfunction.
(c) Poor balance.
(d) Poor spelling.

7. One time Liane hurried to get her daughters from school without realizing that she had left in the middle of an appointment with the ______.
(a) Beautician.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Therapist.
(d) Dentist.

8. Liane lists several strategies for people with AS to organize record keeping for the house including all of the following except _____.
(a) Putting automobile information in a folder the same color as your favorite car color.
(b) Putting family documents in a folder that is the same color as your eyes.
(c) Putting financial records in a folder that matches the color of your checks.
(d) Putting household products in a folder that matches the color of grass.

9. Liane describes _______ as a situation in which she is unable to let go of a particular train of thought.
(a) Concentration.
(b) Perseveration.
(c) Fascination.
(d) Amelioration.

10. Sometimes Liane's daughter uses a _______ to release nervous energy that has built up.
(a) Jump rope.
(b) Football.
(c) Flexible ball.
(d) Basketball.

11. Liane states that the process of parenting could thoroughly overwhelm her _____ system, making it difficult for her to calm herself.
(a) Sensory.
(b) Respiratory.
(c) Digestive.
(d) Muscular.

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

13. Liane lists several strategies for college students with AS to establish relationships with peers including all of the following except _____.
(a) Asking your guidance counselor to find a group of people whon share interests.
(b) Using resources such as peer tutors or mentors to help get around campus.
(c) Asking your guidance counselor to help you establish a friendship with another person.
(d) Going to lots of fraternity parties.

14. Liane thinks of her peculiarities as ______ that interferes with her communication with others.
(a) Fog.
(b) Rain.
(c) Static.
(d) Clouds.

15. Educators should be aware of all of the following challenges for people with AS except ______.
(a) Excessive use of sarcasm.
(b) Sensory difficulties.
(c) Difficulty with abstract thinking.
(d) Poor organization skills.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Liane discovered through her marriage that ______ do not work for her and leave her feeling confused.

3. Liane suggests that AS people assign each member of the household a color to keep them organized for all of the following items except ______.

4. Liane realizes that her daughter's ways of ______ will be different from her own, especially since she has to grow up knowing something is wrong with her.

5. Liane appreciates all of the qualities of Tom's face including all of the following except_____, that have come to represent safety for her.

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