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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Liane states that she knew her _____ twin was going to be special even before she was born.
(a) First.
(b) Second.
(c) Third.
(d) Fourth.

2. Liane's friend suggested that Liane's daughter might be dealing with ________.
(a) Sensory Integration Disorder.
(b) Autism.
(c) Asperger's syndrome.
(d) Mutism.

3. With her friend's help, Liane was able to find the _______ University Child Development Unit.
(a) California.
(b) Utah.
(c) Michigan.
(d) Kansas.

4. Liane stated that during her daughter's testing at the Child Development Unit, she and her husband both ______, her from acceptance and possibility.
(a) Cried.
(b) Sighed.
(c) Shouted.
(d) Laughed.

5. The stack of index cards that has to do with AS traits includes all of the following possibilities except _______.
(a) Sleep deprivation.
(b) Rigid thinking.
(c) Sensory integration dysfunction.
(d) Literal mindedness.

6. Liane was able to rely on the comfort and advice of her friend ______ , who listened to all of her worries about her daughter.
(a) Sue.
(b) Monica.
(c) Maureen.
(d) Sarah.

7. Liane believes that people who don't need to know about your AS status include all of the following except _____.
(a) Strangers you will likely only meet once.
(b) Counselors or social workers.
(c) Children's teachers.
(d) Distant relatives with whom you are rarely in contact.

8. Liane lists several accommodation requests for people with AS once they are on the job including all of the following except _____.
(a) Ear plugs.
(b) Ergonomic equipment.
(c) Advance knowledge of a change in routine.
(d) Sunglasses.

9. Liane has learned to ______ people who challenge the reality of the AS experience as a means of protecting herself.
(a) Beat up.
(b) Ignore.
(c) Separate herself from.
(d) Yell at.

10. Liane has learned to channel her frustration about the difficulties she and her daughter face into ______.
(a) Taking long walks.
(b) Educating others about AS.
(c) Yelling at people who don't understand.
(d) Punching things.

11. During the birth process, Liane's husband Tom, _______ in the delivery room.
(a) Coughs.
(b) Lights a cigar.
(c) Passes out.
(d) Yells at the ultrasound technician.

12. 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 neurobiology.
(c) Establishing a safe place on campus to regroup.
(d) Classes in speech communications.

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

14. 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) Asking your guidance counselor to help you establish a friendship with another person.
(c) Using resources such as peer tutors or mentors to help get around campus.
(d) Going to lots of fraternity parties.

15. 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.
(a) Expressing.
(b) Talking.
(c) Walking.
(d) Coping.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Liane's youngest daughter began to show signs of being different when she _______.

4. Liane lists several strategies for people with AS to keep stress levels low including all of the following except _____.

5. Liane believes that the people who need to know about AS include all of the following except ______.

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