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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Liane also had difficulty dealing with ______, and they could become overwhelming to the point of causing her to vomit.
(a) Lights.
(b) Odors.
(c) Tastes.
(d) Sounds.

2. Some strategies for dealing with touch issues include all of the following except ______.
(a) Choosing appropriate fabrics.
(b) Wearing small weights in clothes.
(c) Asking those who touch you to stop.
(d) Rubbing your skin vigorously with a brush.

3. Liane was able to deal effectively with things like doctor's appointments but had difficulty with planning things like the ______ party.
(a) Halloween.
(b) Hannukah.
(c) Easter.
(d) Christmas.

4. Other strategies that Liane has for dealing with difficult conversations include all of the following except ______.
(a) Ask Tom to elaborate a specific point.
(b) Ignore the whole passage.
(c) Decide that Tom made a rude comment.
(d) Leave the room.

5. Liane describes _______ as a situation in which she is unable to let go of a particular train of thought.
(a) Fascination.
(b) Amelioration.
(c) Concentration.
(d) Perseveration.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Liane states that she knew her _____ twin was going to be special even before she was born.

3. Liane lists several accommodation requests for people with AS once they are on the job including all of the following except _____.

4. Liane's youngest daughter began to show signs of being different when she _______.

5. There is a great deal of conflict in the AS community about ______ with the greater community.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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