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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. Other strategies that Liane has for dealing with difficult conversations include all of the following except ______.

2. Liane lists several strategies for people with AS to practice interviewing skills including all of the following except _____.

3. The benefits of choosing to share with others about AS include all of the following except ______.

4. Liane realizes that her daughter's ways of ______ will be different from her own, especially since she has to grow up knowing something is wrong with her.

5. Liane states that she has more difficulty recalling ______ than she does recounting facts.

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. 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?

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

4. What are some of the reasons why people with AS should not tell those around them about their diagnosis?

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

6. What happened in the grocery store that made Liane and her daughter want to rant and rave at the cashier?

7. What were the warning signs that Liane noticed about her daughter that pointed to a diagnosis of Asperger's?

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

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

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 Maureen and Margo, her two best friends, helped her to learn what was appropriate social behavior.

Part 1: What is the importance of having role models and behavioral models in our lives?

Part 2: What were the specific characteristics of Maureen and Margo that allowed them to be such good friends with Liane?

Part 3: How do friendships help us become who we are?

Essay Topic 2

Liane discusses the fact that she has to keep a list of ways to keep Tom happy in their relationship.

Part 1: The list feels a bit contrived to Liane. Does the fact that it is somewhat contrived make it less valuable? Why or why not?

Part 2: The list is a kind of ritual for Liane. What are some other rituals people use to show they care for each other?

Part 3: Does the form of how people show affection for each other matter more than the action? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Liane stated that one of her coping strategies as a child was to compress herself into a square and symmetrical bundle.

Part 1: Why did Liane focus on the symmetry and shape of her body to bring her comfort? What would have been the effect of using a different shape?

Part 2: Why did Liane compress herself to get comfort? Of what other sensation might this compression remind her? Why would she find that comforting?

Part 3: What are some other ways Liane could get comfort that incorporated the elements of compression, squares, and symmetry?

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