Generally, Asperger Disorder has been viewed as a mild version of Rett syndrome, associated with higher intellectual functioning.

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Asperger's syndrome and Rett syndrome are two distinct neurodevelopmental disorders with different characteristics and outcomes. Asperger's syndrome is typically associated with normal to high intelligence, while Rett syndrome is a severe neurological disorder that affects girls almost exclusively and is characterized by intellectual disability, loss of language and motor skills, and stereotypic hand movements.

Generally, Asperger Disorder Has Been Viewed as a Mild Version