Jill is 5 years old. she has been diagnosed with adhd and shows signs of learning problems. her pediatrician suggests that jill's problems could be the result of prenatal exposure to _____, though he stresses that the link is not straightforward at this time.
behavioral teratogens.
Behavioral teratogens tend to harm the prenatal brain, affecting the future child's intellectual and emotional function. Behavioral teratogens can include: Viruses, drugs, chemicals, environmental stressors, and malnutrition.
