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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. Individuals living with Asperger's syndrome may have all of the following issues except_______.

2. Liane didn't realize that Asperger's syndrome was behind her difficulties in college and she was often ______ for class.

3. Autism is understood as a _______ disease, because it most often arises during childhood.

4. By her mid-twenties, Liane experienced herself as being somewhere between a smart college student and a lady who talks to _______.

5. Liane's parents struggled with raising her and felt that she challenged their ______ as well as making their language fit into hers.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Liane describe as being her major social hurdle once she was at the university?

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

4. What advice did Liane receive from a therapist after she had completed six years of school?

5. What were some of the ways that floating in water provided comfort to Liane when she was stressed or overwhelmed?

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

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

9. Willey states that many people with AS will never receive a diagnosis. What are some of the professions in which she suggests people with unrecognized AS people may be?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Liane discusses the fact that she has to keep a list of ways to keep Tom happy in their relationship.

Part 1: The list feels a bit contrived to Liane. Does the fact that it is somewhat contrived make it less valuable? Why or why not?

Part 2: The list is a kind of ritual for Liane. What are some other rituals people use to show they care for each other?

Part 3: Does the form of how people show affection for each other matter more than the action? Why or why not?

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 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?

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