Which of the following is a neurodevelopmental disorder, occurring almost exclusively in females, in which the child develops normally early in life up to the age of 4 and then begins to show a number of neurological and cognitive impairments?
A) Rett syndrome
B) Childhood disintegrative disorder
C) Asperger's disorder
D) Autism spectrum disorder

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Rett syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder that occurs almost exclusively in females. It is characterized by normal early development up to the age of 4, followed by a regression of neurological and cognitive functioning. Symptoms include loss of speech and motor skills, repetitive hand movements, breathing difficulties, and seizures. B, C, and D are all neurodevelopmental disorders, but they do not match the description of Rett syndrome.

Which of the Following Is a Neurodevelopmental Disorder, Occurring Almost