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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The benefits of choosing to share with others about AS include all of the following except ______.

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

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

4. When Liane "loses her footing" and begins to shut down, she reaches for the only person who can instantly save her, _______.

5. Educators should be aware of all of the following challenges for people with AS except ______.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why might it be important for a person with AS to tell those close to them about their diagnosis?

2. What are some of the reasons why people with AS should not tell those around them about their diagnosis?

3. What challenges did Liane experience when she wanted to do things with her babies?

4. What were the warning signs that Liane noticed about her daughter that pointed to a diagnosis of Asperger's?

5. How does Liane describe the difficulties that she faced in communicating in a meaningful way with her husband Tom?

6. What happened when Liane went to an interview and her potential boss told her his favorite media company?

7. What does Liane fear in terms of her ability to meet all of Tom's relationship needs?

8. What happened to Liane when she was on a business trip in San Francisco with Tom?

9. Liane described an event that stands out for her as particularly bizarre in which she forgot about picking up the twins from school. What happened?

10. What was the reaction of people to Liane's discovery that both she and her daughter likely has Asperger's syndrome?

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