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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 communication?

2. What is one reason Rimland praises Catherine?

3. Where does the family travel in Chapter 9?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the documentary on holding therapy, and Anne Marie's reaction to it.

2. Explain Anne Marie's behavioral therapy program.

3. Explain how holding therapy goes for Catherine in Chapter 12 and how it affects her feelings toward behavioral therapy.

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

5. Explain what happens one night when Anne Marie is sick with a fever and cough.

6. Why does Bernard Rimland write the foreword?

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

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

9. Explain the professional advice Catherine receives in Chapter 4.

10. Explain the relationship between Anne Marie and Daniel.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain psychoanalysis in regard to autism, using examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Explain behavioral therapy, using examples from the book of its use.

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