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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) People may understand the reasons why you act differently.
(c) Once people learn about AS they may consciously exclude you from social circles.
(d) Once you realize others know, you may be tempted to withdraw.

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

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

4. When Liane "loses her footing" and begins to shut down, she reaches for the only person who can instantly save her, _______.
(a) Her husband.
(b) Maureen.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Margo.

5. Liane lists several responsibilities for people with AS once on the job including all of the following except: _____.
(a) Tell your employer and co-workers what you think they need to know about AS.
(b) Try not to quit a job without giving two weeks notice.
(c) Try to be patient with people who ignore your needs.
(d) Don't try too many training programs - they may overwhelm you.

6. Liane suggests that AS people assign each member of the household a color to keep them organized for all of the following items except ______.
(a) Food.
(b) Lunch boxes.
(c) Wash cloths.
(d) Gloves and hats.

7. Liane discovered that she was able to tolerate all of the following fabrics except ______.
(a) Satin.
(b) Finely woven cottons.
(c) Rough velvet.
(d) Very bumpy chenille.

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

9. Liane states that she has more difficulty recalling ______ than she does recounting facts.
(a) How to laugh.
(b) How to count.
(c) How to sing.
(d) How to behave.

10. Liane and her husband encourage their daughter to use whatever she can think of to calm herself with the exception of ______.
(a) Squeezing balloons filled with flour.
(b) Anything that is self-harming.
(c) Punching a punching bag.
(d) Play with her dog instead of friends.

11. Liane discovers that she and her daughter both have big ______ and benefit from lots of encouragement.
(a) Hearts.
(b) Feet.
(c) Tempers.
(d) Hands.

12. Liane also had difficulty dealing with ______, and they could become overwhelming to the point of causing her to vomit.
(a) Tastes.
(b) Lights.
(c) Odors.
(d) Sounds.

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

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) 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.

15. The benefits of choosing to share with others about AS include all of the following except ______.
(a) Educating others might allow for other AS people to be recognized and get help.
(b) People will like you more.
(c) Through educating others you can learn to appreciate yourself.
(d) Once people are told, they become better resources and supports.

Short Answer 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.

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

3. Liane believes that her daughter's capacity for _______ means that she has not given up on herself.

4. Liane thinks of her peculiarities as ______ that interferes with her communication with others.

5. Liane states that she is inflexible in how she understands words that convey all of the following concepts except ______.

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