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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. What do Catherine and Marc know about Anne Marie's diagnosis?

2. What does Dr. Lovaas develop that Catherine uses for Anne Marie?

3. When Catherine asks, who strongly advocates Dr. Lovaas's therapy program?

4. According to the foreword, what has been proven helpful for autistic children?

5. Who is the author's husband?

Short Essay Questions

1. What behaviors does Anne Marie exhibit that initially tip Catherine off that something might be wrong?

2. Explain what happens with Michel on a trip at the end of Chapter 29.

3. What does Bernard Rimland promote as treatment for autism?

4. How do Catherine and Marc each respond to Michel's diagnosis of autism?

5. Explain how Michel was diagnosed with autism.

6. Explain the afterword.

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

8. Explain Bruno Bettelheim's view of autism.

9. According to Chapter 17, why do Anne Marie's negative behaviors increase and how are they handled by Catherine?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Catherine find a lack of information available to her from the professional fields about autism? How does she react to the lack of information?

Essay Topic 2

Using Catherine's advice as a foundation, explain why it's important for parents to develop individualized therapy programs for their children.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Anne Marie and Michel, especially in regard to their autistic behaviors and recoveries.

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