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

2. Asperger's syndrome was first discussed by Hans Asperger in ______.

3. While Liane was in high school she enjoyed ______ different activities, some of which she was better at than others.

4. Liane never had to ______ as a child and things like group dynamics made no sense to her.

5. The book states that society would be ______ if it were not for the special capabilities and talents of those with AS.

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What is the term echolalia mean and how does Liane use this to help herself fit in amongst a crowd of people?

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

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

Different perceptual experiences are one of the themes of this book.

Part 1: Do you think that some people experience their world differently than others? Why or why not?

Part 2: What are some examples of differing perceptual experiences that Liane and other people with AS encounter?

Part 3: How do Tom's experiences differ from Liane's?

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