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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's parents struggled with raising her and felt that she challenged their ______ as well as making their language fit into hers.

2. Liane had trouble dealing with ______ situations, and she did not know how to react.

3. All of the following researchers were involved in bringing Asperger's syndrome to the attention of the international community except______.

4. Liane wasn't bothered by the fact that she was different in high school. Students were easy to categorize socially since they ran in ______.

5. Liane states that she could often hear the _____ words of a sentence or conversation.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it important to Liane Willey that people working with AS clients not focus too hard on melding them back into society?

2. When Liane left college she moved and got a job as an instructor for the university. What did she like about the job?

3. What advice did Liane receive from a therapist after she had completed six years of school?

4. Liane felt that she would have been an outcast amongst her peers if not for the special friendship of what person? Why was he important?

5. What does it mean that Asperger's Syndrome is on the spectrum of Autistic Disorders?

6. What are some of the AS behaviors that Liane feels interfered with her ability to make it through her classes?

7. What are some of the things that Liane learned about herself when she was performing her speeches on stage?

8. Willey states that many people with AS will never receive a diagnosis. What are some of the professions in which she suggests people with unrecognized AS people may be?

9. What does Willey suggest as the appropriate focus for helping those with AS to live better lives?

10. Liane eventually found some success in expressing herself through the speech and dramatic arts club. What did she enjoy about speech?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

One of the struggles of people with AS is social isolation as a result of their difficulties in social contexts.

Part 1: What is the importance of a social network in terms of safety and development?

Part 2: Is it important to include others who have different viewpoints in our social circles? Why or why not?

Part 3: How does the inability to work with people who are different from you impact world events?

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