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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. When Liane "loses her footing" and begins to shut down, she reaches for the only person who can instantly save her, _______.

2. During the birth process, Liane's husband Tom, _______ in the delivery room.

3. Liane also had difficulty dealing with ______, and they could become overwhelming to the point of causing her to vomit.

4. Liane's husband's name is _______. Like Liane, he also enjoys the feel and experience of university campuses.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What were the qualities that Tom possessed that Liane feels helped keep the relationship together long enough to figure out the communication issues?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. 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?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Liane stated that one of the ways she channels her frustration about her AS is to educate people.

Part 1: What should people know about the challenges that those with AS face on a day to day basis?

Part 2: How would you educate people if you were diagnosed with AS?

Part 3: What policy changes need to occur at your school to better accommodate those with AS?

Essay Topic 2

The title of the book is PRETENDING TO BE NORMAL. The idea of normality is one of the biggest themes in this book.

Part 1: Is there a valid definition of what is normal for human behavior and experience? Why or why not?

Part 2: Is being normal something to celebrate? Why or why not? How does Willey feel about being "normal"?

Part 3: What are some ways to acknowledge the different experiences of people with AS without pathologizing?

Essay Topic 3

Liane states that living well at the age of eighteen requires an extensive support network.

Part 1: What people and organizations would compose the support network about which Liane is talking and what would each of their roles be?

Part 2: What happens to people if a support network is not present?

Part 3: What are some ways that people could fill gaps in their support network so they get the help they need?

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