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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. After her encounter with the man wearing the flannel shirt, Liane took a different job as a(n) _______.

2. Liane had no desire to join any of the ______ groups on campus and didn't seek out any friendships.

3. Liane Willey remembers wanting to hang out with her ______ friends, and feelings of wanting to isolate from her peers.

4. Liane found that ______ were like another language that she had to learn, a process that often tired her.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Liane eventually found some success in expressing herself through the speech and dramatic arts club. What did she enjoy about speech?

3. What were some of the things that Liane liked about the ditto sheets that she would rummage through the trash to find?

4. 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?

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

6. 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?

7. 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?

8. What was Liane able to determine about her peers and herself through studying their behaviors, dressing style, and beauty techniques?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Liane stated that one of her coping strategies as a child was to compress herself into a square and symmetrical bundle.

Part 1: Why did Liane focus on the symmetry and shape of her body to bring her comfort? What would have been the effect of using a different shape?

Part 2: Why did Liane compress herself to get comfort? Of what other sensation might this compression remind her? Why would she find that comforting?

Part 3: What are some other ways Liane could get comfort that incorporated the elements of compression, squares, and symmetry?

Essay Topic 2

One of the struggles of people with AS is social isolation as a result of their difficulties in social contexts.

Part 1: What is the importance of a social network in terms of safety and development?

Part 2: Is it important to include others who have different viewpoints in our social circles? Why or why not?

Part 3: How does the inability to work with people who are different from you impact world events?

Essay Topic 3

Liane states that living well at the age of eighteen requires an extensive support network.

Part 1: What people and organizations would compose the support network about which Liane is talking and what would each of their roles be?

Part 2: What happens to people if a support network is not present?

Part 3: What are some ways that people could fill gaps in their support network so they get the help they need?

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