Prenatal Stress and Maternal Immune Dysregulation in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Potential Points for Intervention

Abstract

Genetics is a major etiological contributor to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Environmental factors, however, also appear to contribute. ASD pathophysiology due to gene x environment is also beginning to be explored. One reason to focus on environmental factors is that they may allow opportunities for intervention or prevention.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Jan 08, 2020
Source ID
10.2174/1381612825666191119093335

Entities

People

  • David Q. Beversdorf
  • Hanna E Stevens
  • Judy Van de Water
  • Kara Gross Margolis

Organizations

  • Health Resources and Services Administration
  • Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
  • National Institutes of Health
  • United States Department of Defense
  • University of California
  • University of Iowa
  • University of Missouri

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse Science in Autism Spectrum Disorders.
  • Immunology and Pathology
  • Molecular and genetic basis of cancer.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology