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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Liane feels that people with AS should tell at least a ______ about their particular needs and challenges in order to get the support they need.
(a) Doctor.
(b) Nurse.
(c) Psychologist.
(d) Small group of intimate people.

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

3. Because of the fact that motion was difficult for Liane she was unable to ______ her babies.
(a) Play with.
(b) Bathe.
(c) Rock.
(d) Sway.

4. Liane lists several careers that may work well for people with AS including all of the following except _____.
(a) Therapist.
(b) Musician.
(c) Historian.
(d) Writer.

5. 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.

6. Liane describes an incident at ______ in which her daughter requested to be covered up by things to avoid sensory overload.
(a) The mall.
(b) The movies.
(c) School.
(d) The grocery store.

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

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

9. Liane suggests that 'Aspies' pay attention to the _______ elements and interpersonal expectations of a job.
(a) Sensory.
(b) Location.
(c) Physical exertion.
(d) Intellectual.

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

11. Liane was unable to find bedding made out of comfortable materials and so she turned to her ______ to make them.
(a) Mother.
(b) Sister.
(c) Friend.
(d) Aunt.

12. Liane lists several strategies for people with AS to practice interviewing skills including all of the following except _____.
(a) Being expressive with your body.
(b) Role playing.
(c) Using good eye contact
(d) Showing enthusiasm.

13. The youngest daughter started showing signs of ______ difficulties although at first nobody believed Liane.
(a) Walking.
(b) Talking.
(c) Hearing.
(d) Olfactory.

14. Liane was worried that she would never find a romantic partner, but she found someone who could share her quiet and calm, which became their _____.
(a) Tea.
(b) Paper.
(c) Glue.
(d) Supper.

15. Liane states that she does not want a cure for AS, rather for people to expand their definition of ______.
(a) People.
(b) Autism.
(c) Disability.
(d) Normal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Liane lists several strategies for people with AS to organize record keeping for the house including all of the following except _____.

2. Liane lists several responsibilities for people with AS once on the job including all of the following except: _____.

3. Liane lists several strategies for college students with AS to help establish relationships with teachers including all of the following except _____.

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

5. Liane developed several strategies for calming her babies that would not be too motion based including all of the following except _______.

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