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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. What is the relationship between Catherine Maurice and Bernard Rimland?
(a) He was her mentor.
(b) He was her husband.
(c) He was her neighbor.
(d) He was her father.

2. From whom does Catherine get another diagnosis for Anne Marie?
(a) Dr. Berman.
(b) Dr. Welch.
(c) Dr. Cohen.
(d) Dr. Baxter.

3. Rimland promotes all forms of therapy for _______.
(a) Deaf children.
(b) Developmentally disabled children.
(c) Autistic children.
(d) Prematurely-born children.

4. What do Marc and Catherine notice about Anne Marie as they look at photographs together?
(a) Anne Marie had blonde hair.
(b) Anne Marie was a happy baby.
(c) Anne Marie was an early walker.
(d) Anne Marie's withdrawal was almost from birth.

5. According to the foreword, what has been proven helpful for autistic children?
(a) Speech therapy.
(b) Holding therapy.
(c) Early behavior modification.
(d) Social skills courses.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the foreword, how do many view behavior modification therapy?

2. A friend calls Catherine with news of therapy that involves intense _______.

3. What does Catherine believe about Anne Marie's autism?

4. What are Catherine and Marc doing to the child introduced at the beginning of Chapter 1?

5. What is one explanation others give for Anne Marie's problems?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Bernard Rimland write the foreword?

2. Explain the Maurice family's trip to France in Chapter 9.

3. According to Catherine, why do mothers struggle with diagnoses of autism as well as with behavioral therapy?

4. What happens when Michel begins school?

5. What specific information about Michel is included in Appendix II?

6. What is the controversy about behavioral modification therapy?

7. Why does Catherine feel guilty in Catherine's Recovery?

8. Explain the claims of the book on autism by Niko and Elizabeth Tinbergen.

9. Describe Anne Marie's first session with Bridget.

10. Explain holding therapy.

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