It is no secret that genetic factors play a role in determining whether children have neurodevelopmental disorders. Maternal exposure to drugs and viral or bacterial
Hypertensive pregnancy disorders, especially preeclampsia — may increase the risk of psychological development disorders and behavioral and emotional disorders in children. This is the first
From early prenatal development through childhood, the prefrontal cortex of the human brain undergoes an avalanche of developmental activity. In some cases, it also contains
A new study offers clues to why autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is more common in boys than in girls. National Institutes of Health scientists found
Researchers have discovered in mice what they believe is the first known genetic mutation to improve cognitive flexibility — the ability to adapt to changing