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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 lists does the therapist ask Catherine to make?

2. Who wrote the acknowledgment section?

3. What is one behavior Anne Marie begins to do in Chapter 5?

4. Why do others suspect Anne Marie is unhappy, according to Chapter 2?

5. Who tries to comfort Catherine regarding Anne Marie's illness?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain what happens at Catherine's last two visits to the holding therapy clinic.

3. Explain the relationship between Anne Marie and Daniel.

4. What do others think is wrong with Anne Marie, and how does Catherine react to this?

5. What are some of the autistic behaviors Anne Marie exhibits that Catherine describes in Chapter 4?

6. What signs does Anne Marie show of improvement, according to Chapter 21?

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

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

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

10. What action does Catherine take after the holding session at the Mothering Center in Connecticut?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain autism, using examples from the book of diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, and recovery.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Dr. Rimland and Dr. Welch.

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