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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. Who receives the final thank you in the acknowledgments section?

3. How does Anne Marie react to human contact?

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

5. What is the name of the child introduced at the beginning of Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the purpose of the acknowledgments section?

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

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

4. Explain the process of Anne Marie's diagnosis of infantile autism.

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

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

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

8. What is behavior modification?

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

10. What does the family realize about Anne Marie while she is with them on a trip to Spain?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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

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