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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. Some strategies for dealing with touch issues include all of the following except ______.
(a) Rubbing your skin vigorously with a brush.
(b) Wearing small weights in clothes.
(c) Choosing appropriate fabrics.
(d) Asking those who touch you to stop.

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

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

4. Liane recounts an experience in which she painted the entire house in _____ colors, and then had to repaint two weeks later because she couldn't stand it.
(a) Grey.
(b) Primary.
(c) Pastel.
(d) Black.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The youngest daughter started showing signs of ______ difficulties although at first nobody believed Liane.

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

4. Liane lists several strategies for people with AS to practice interviewing skills including all of the following except _____.

5. 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.

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened in the grocery store that made Liane and her daughter want to rant and rave at the cashier?

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

3. How does Liane describe the communication barrier that first existed between herself and her husband Tom?

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

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

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

7. What are some of the reasons why people with AS should tell those around them about their diagnosis?

8. What are some of the suggestions that Liane makes for those with AS to find a job that would fit their interests, abilities, and AS needs?

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

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

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