How severe illness during pregnancy sometimes alters neurodevelopment
Neurodevelopmental conditions, which include autism spectrum disorder, ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) and more, affect around 10% of the American population. Despite their prevalence, it has remained difficult to pin down where, when and how many of these disorders begin. Yet scientists have noticed one pattern: Severe illness during pregnancy can increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring.
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