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

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

3. Liane lists several strategies for college students with AS to establish relationships with peers including all of the following except _____.

4. Liane lists several strategies for people with AS to deal with shopping for the house including all of the following except _____.

5. Liane was able to deal effectively with things like doctor's appointments but had difficulty with planning things like the ______ party.

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

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

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

6. Liane states that she was often overwhelmed with the details that went with any activity for her kids. What happened during the Halloween party?

7. How does having a daughter that also has Asperger's Syndrome affect how Liane is able to parent?

8. Why does Liane state at the beginning of the chapter that she knew right away her youngest daughter was special?

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

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Liane stated that it was difficult to accept the fact that she would be unable to navigate the world purely on her academic skills.

Part 1: Why is it important to develop several different skill areas to navigate life?

Part 2: Why do you think that Liane felt she should be able to get by on her academics alone?

Part 3: How do you imagine Tom navigates the world?

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