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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 is one symptom of Anne Marie's autism that affects her behavior?

2. Where does Catherine find solace as she seeks for a way to help her daughter?

3. Who is Kelly?

4. What does Catherine doubt about behavioral therapy as she makes the lists?

5. Where is Catherine when she finds strength during the family's overseas trip?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the relationship between Dr. Welch and Catherine after the documentary.

2. Explain Bruno Bettelheim's view of autism.

3. Describe Bernard Rimland's credentials, and his work in the field of behavior modification.

4. What is the purpose of the acknowledgments section?

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

6. What is the controversy about behavioral modification therapy?

7. Explain the three variations of the psychodynamic camp, according to Catherine.

8. What happens when Michel begins school?

9. What happens when Catherine takes a trip to Paris and Anne Marie is left with a sitter?

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

Explain Daniel's role in the recovery of Anne Marie and Michel.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Explain the process of the BBC documentary on autism, including a summary of the final product and Catherine's reaction to it.

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