Interpretive Exercise
Jessica was diagnosed with strong autistic tendencies when she was nearly 3 years old.Until she was about two and a half years old,she had been progressing normally,and then,all of a sudden,the development stopped and she even began to slip backward.Within a short period she lost her verbal abilities.
-Which of the following conditions is the description of Jessica most consistent with?
A)Asperger syndrome
B)Rett syndrome
C)Down syndrome
D)TBI

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The sudden regression of skills and loss of verbal abilities in a young child is most consistent with Rett syndrome, a genetic disorder that primarily affects girls and often results in severe intellectual disability and developmental regression. Asperger syndrome and Down syndrome typically involve delays in development from an early age, but not sudden regression. TBI (traumatic brain injury) may cause developmental regression in some cases, but this would be unlikely to occur within such a short period of time as described for Jessica.

Interpretive Exercise Jessica Was Diagnosed with Strong Autistic Tendencies When She Was