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

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

3. 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.

4. Liane believes that the people who need to know about AS include all of the following except ______.
(a) People in positions of authority over you.
(b) Virtual strangers.
(c) Individuals to whom you turn for advice or support.
(d) People with whom you are developing a strong relationship.

5. Liane lists several strategies for college students with AS to deal with geographic issues including all of the following except _____.
(a) Only scheduling classes in one building.
(b) Taking mental pictures of different areas of campus and paying attention to landmarks.
(c) Asking for elevator keys if you get disoriented with big crowds and lots of stairways.
(d) Asking for special needs building, transportation, and parking compensations.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Liane was able to rely on the comfort and advice of her friend ______ , who listened to all of her worries about her daughter.

3. Liane describes one of her tenacious traits as _______ , at which point she begins to "lose her footing."

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

5. Liane discovered that she was able to tolerate all of the following fabrics except ______.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Liane states that she was often overwhelmed with the details that went with any activity for her kids. What happened during the Halloween party?

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

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

5. 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?

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

7. What happens to Liane and her husband when the ultrasound technician tells them that she sees two heads?

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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