Prenatal Factors: Prenatal factors are conditions or events that occur during pregnancy and may impact fetal development. Examples include maternal stress, exposure to certain medications or substances, and infections.
Toxins: Toxins are harmful substances present in the environment that can cause damage to living organisms. In terms of neurodevelopmental disorders, exposure to toxic chemicals or pollutants may contribute to their occurrence.
Early Life Experiences: Early life experiences encompass a range of events and interactions during infancy and childhood that shape an individual's development. Positive early experiences promote healthy brain development while negative ones may increase the risk for neurodevelopmental disorders.