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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. Liane stated that one of her biggest job issues was in dealing with all the people and relationships which caused her a great deal of ______.

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

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

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

5. According to the book, helping those with AS requires all of the following elements except _______.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. When Liane left college she moved and got a job as an instructor for the university. What did she like about the job?

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

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 major traits or characteristics of people who have Asperger's Syndrome?

6. 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?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Liane states that she was often able to forget bad old memories, especially having to do with her experiences in high school.

Part 1: Is the ability to forget bad memories positive or negative? Why?

Part 2: What effect did this strategy of Liane's have on her experiences of being alone and isolated in college?

Part 3: Do you think that forgetting bad memories would also make you forget good memories? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Because of the fact that they think so concretely, Liane states that "Aspies" have to be forthright and honest.

Part 1: What would happen if everyone had to communicate in the same forthright and honest manner? What would be the positives and negatives?

Part 2: How does this open communication style of people with AS affect their relationships?

Part 3: Do people hide their authentic experiences and beliefs through the subtlety of language? How? What would be the motivation for hiding their authentic thoughts?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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