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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 also had difficulty with the _______ designs of many baby things. She wanted solid forms that were comforting to her.

2. Liane often worries about ______ her children, which can happen when she leaves in the middle of things.

3. One of the communication problems that Liane encounters in their relationship is following her husband's ________.

4. Liane states that one of the kindest things her husband said to her was, "You are so _____".

5. Liane lists several strategies for people with AS to keep stress levels low including all of the following except _____.

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the reaction of people to Liane's discovery that both she and her daughter likely has Asperger's syndrome?

2. Why might it be important for a person with AS to tell those close to them about their diagnosis?

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

4. Why is it important for college bound people with AS to tell people at the school about their AS?

5. What does Liane fear in terms of her ability to meet all of Tom's relationship needs?

6. What are some of the reasons why people with AS should tell those around them about their diagnosis?

7. What are some of the ways that Liane lost control of her environment when the babies were born?

8. What did Liane think about her aptitude as a parent and what were some of the challenges that she dealt with?

9. What is Liane's major strategy for keeping the people, the mail, and the record keeping organized within the house?

10. 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?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Liane had difficulties being a parent because of her sensory issues. Although other parents had some difficulties, they couldn't relate fully to her struggles.

Part 1: What would have been the impact on Liane's ability to parent if she had a support group of "Aspie" moms with whom to talk?

Part 2: What was Tom's experience of parenting as a result of Liane's challenges?

Part 3: Did Liane's sensory challenges impact the kids as they were growing and developing? Why or why not?

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