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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. The youngest daughter started showing signs of ______ difficulties although at first nobody believed Liane.

2. Liane describes an incident at ______ in which her daughter requested to be covered up by things to avoid sensory overload.

3. Liane was unable to find bedding made out of comfortable materials and so she turned to her ______ to make them.

4. Liane believes that her daughter's capacity for _______ means that she has not given up on herself.

5. Liane describes one of her tenacious traits as _______ , at which point she begins to "lose her footing."

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Liane describe the process of homemaking and all the challenges and difficulties contained therein?

2. Liane described an event that stands out for her as particularly bizarre in which she forgot about picking up the twins from school. What happened?

3. How does Liane describe the difficulties that she faced in communicating in a meaningful way with her husband Tom?

4. What happens to Liane and her husband when the ultrasound technician tells them that she sees two heads?

5. What happened to Liane when she was on a business trip in San Francisco with Tom?

6. How does Liane describe the communication barrier that first existed between herself and her husband Tom?

7. What are some of the suggestions that Liane makes for those with AS to find a job that would fit their interests, abilities, and AS needs?

8. What challenges did Liane experience when she wanted to do things with her babies?

9. What was Liane's emotional state after she found out that she and her daughter were indeed different from most of the people she associated with?

10. According to Liane, why is it important for people with AS to have a strong support system?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Liane described the three big activities in which she participated during high school: performing arts, pep squad, and swimming.

Part 1: Is it important to participate in activities during high school? Why or why not?

Part 2: What do you think the effect would have been if Liane had had a swimming coach who understood her challenges?

Part 3: What effect does participating in activities have on self esteem? Is this more important for people with AS? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Liane states that for a long time she felt she would not have a marriage or long term relationship because of her AS.

Part 1: What characteristics of Tom make it possible for him to have a relationship with Liane?

Part 2: Why is it so difficult for those with AS to find long term relationships?

Part 3: Why are steady relationships important? What are the main challenges within relationships that pull people apart?

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