Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a cluster of heterogeneous neurodevelopmental
conditions with atypical social communication and repetitive sensory-motor behaviors. The …

Abstract Purpose of Review To provide an updated summary and appraisal of work from
2019 to 2022 examining risks of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) use in …

Importance Maternal preeclampsia has been reported to increase the risk of autism
spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and intellectual disability …

The first clinical applications of oxytocin (OT) were in obstetrics as a hormone to start and
speed up labor and to control postpartum hemorrhage. Discoveries in the 1960s and 1970s …

Serotonin modulates vascular, immune, and neurophysiology and is dysregulated in
preeclampsia. Despite biological plausibility that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors …

Background: Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face unique
challenges in raising their children, and they are at higher risk for depression compared to …

The mammalian sensory neocortex has been a favorite model in developmental
neurobiology for many years. With its six-layered architecture, layer-specific cell types …

Prenatal antidepressant exposure has been associated with increased risk for
neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The …

Approximately 15 million babies are born prematurely every year and many will face lifetime
motor and/or cognitive deficits. Children born prematurely are at higher risk of developing …

The developing prenatal brain is particularly susceptible to environmental disturbances.
During prenatal brain development, synapses form between neurons, resulting in neural …