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Prenatal maternal stress associated with ADHD and autistic traits in early childhood

Research suggests that offspring of mothers who experience high levels of stress during pregnancy are more likely to have problems in neurobehavioral...

Authors:
RONALD, A., PENNELL, C.E., & WHITEHOUSE, A.J.O

Authors notes:
Frontiers in Developmental Psychology, 1, 1-7

Keywords:
Prenatal maternal stress, ADHD, autistic traits, early childhood

Abstract:
Research suggests that offspring of mothers who experience high levels of stress during pregnancy are more likely to have problems in neurobehavioral development.