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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 the name of the child introduced at the beginning of Chapter 1?

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

3. What is the highest degree Bernard Rimland holds?

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

5. What is the purpose of the foreword?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain Anne Marie's behavioral therapy program.

3. Describe the first therapist Catherine hires for Anne Marie.

4. What improvements does Catherine see in Anne Marie, according to Chapter 13?

5. Explain the afterword.

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

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

8. Why does Catherine thank those who came before her in the fight for autistic children?

9. Explain the relationship between Anne Marie and Daniel.

10. Explain Catherine's concerns about Michel when he is approximately eighteen months old.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After reading the different available therapies in the book, which therapy do you feel is more effective to dealing with autism and why?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Dr. Rimland and Dr. Welch.

Essay Topic 3

Explain holding therapy, using examples from the book of its use, both positively and negatively.

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