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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 egocentric doctor does Catherine meet with in Chapter 6?

2. According to the acknowledgment section, what did the author get help with?

3. What does the foreword say needs to be tried for autistic children?

4. What therapy does Catherine discover in Chapter 11 that she believes is the key to Anne Marie's recovery?

5. What book does Catherine read that becomes her call to arms?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What are the results of Anne Marie's language reevaluation in Chapter 25?

5. What are three tips given by Catherine on what is needed for a behavioral program?

6. Explain the relationship between Anne Marie and Daniel.

7. Explain the Maurice family's trip to France in Chapter 9.

8. Why do some people show dislike for behavioral therapy?

9. Why does Catherine thank Ivar Lovaas in her acknowledgments section?

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

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

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

Essay Topic 3

Why do some parents turn to people like Dr. Welch for help with their autistic children, even when they see the therapy isn't helping? Be specific.

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