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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The art lab soon became Liane's favorite place to hang out, followed closely by the ______ building.

2. Part of Liane's language ability had to do with finding _____ of words that would add to the speech she delivered.

3. In ballet class, Liane had difficulty learning to "move like a ______" and would hit other children who brushed into her.

4. Liane states that others, even her friends, don't often notice her fitting in trick, but her daughter, _______, will often spot it.

5. Liane moved to Houston for the sake of her _______ with no plan of what she was going to do or what she would need to function.

Short Essay Questions

1. When Liane was in her first year of school, she was asked by her teacher to take a nap on her mat, but Liane refused. Why did she refuse?

2. Liane's grades in high school paved the way for a college education, and she thought that only a large university would fit her academic goals. What was her experience upon arriving?

3. What are some of the things that Liane learned about herself when she was performing her speeches on stage?

4. Liane stated that the architecture building was her second favorite place to stop on campus. What was it about the building that fascinated her?

5. What was one of Liane's biggest social challenges while she was still in high school?

6. What does Liane describe as being one of her major challenges for interacting with her peers?

7. Although Liane struggled with reading comprehension she still found solace in the act of looking at words. Why?

8. What are some of the skills that Liane suggests people with AS need to learn in order to develop friendships?

9. Why is it important to Liane Willey that people working with AS clients not focus too hard on melding them back into society?

10. After the attack by the ex-convict, what did Liane realize about her ability to discern people's intentions and human behavior?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Liane stated that it was difficult to accept the fact that she would be unable to navigate the world purely on her academic skills.

Part 1: Why is it important to develop several different skill areas to navigate life?

Part 2: Why do you think that Liane felt she should be able to get by on her academics alone?

Part 3: How do you imagine Tom navigates the world?

Essay Topic 2

Liane described the three big activities in which she participated during high school: performing arts, pep squad, and swimming.

Part 1: Is it important to participate in activities during high school? Why or why not?

Part 2: What do you think the effect would have been if Liane had had a swimming coach who understood her challenges?

Part 3: What effect does participating in activities have on self esteem? Is this more important for people with AS? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Liane learns about AS from her friend Sarah and subsequently finds out that both she and her daughter have AS.

Part 1: What do you imagine is Liane's daughter's experience of finding out that she has something 'wrong' with her?

Part 2: How does Tom feel about the fact that his daughter has been diagnosed with AS?

Part 3: How does Liane feel about her diagnosis? How does she try to help her daughter cope?

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