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

2. One of Liane's favorite places to be was up in a ______ tree where she could watch people and not have to interact with them.

3. Asperger's syndrome is a mild form of the condition known as _______. Individuals with this disorder, have various prognoses, but contribute greatly to society.

4. Liane experienced several ______ disasters, although she was able to learn enough to have a few friends.

5. Liane discovered that she enjoyed working with ______ and enrolled in a ceramics class.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What social challenges did Liane describe about meeting people and wanting to give them small gifts of appreciation?

3. What are some of the major traits or characteristics of people who have Asperger's Syndrome?

4. What does Willey suggest as the appropriate focus for helping those with AS to live better lives?

5. What does it mean that Asperger's Syndrome is on the spectrum of Autistic Disorders?

6. Liane gave up swimming when she realized the bilateral coordination was a problem. How was she able to creatively address this issue in pep squad?

7. What are some of the items that Liane describes having a taste for that eventually culminated in trips to the hospital?

8. Liane felt that she would have been an outcast amongst her peers if not for the special friendship of what person? Why was he important?

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

10. What are some of the AS behaviors that Liane feels interfered with her ability to make it through her classes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Liane states that she accidentally discovered that she enjoyed working with clay and would spend long hours at the studio.

Part 1: How do you think Liane's art hobby supported her?

Part 2: What is the importance of having hobbies?

Part 3: Can anyone do art or is it only for people who have a special gift? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Liane stated that one of the ways she channels her frustration about her AS is to educate people.

Part 1: What should people know about the challenges that those with AS face on a day to day basis?

Part 2: How would you educate people if you were diagnosed with AS?

Part 3: What policy changes need to occur at your school to better accommodate those with AS?

Essay Topic 3

Liane had difficulties being a parent because of her sensory issues. Although other parents had some difficulties, they couldn't relate fully to her struggles.

Part 1: What would have been the impact on Liane's ability to parent if she had a support group of "Aspie" moms with whom to talk?

Part 2: What was Tom's experience of parenting as a result of Liane's challenges?

Part 3: Did Liane's sensory challenges impact the kids as they were growing and developing? Why or why not?

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