Environmental Factors: Environmental factors include non-genetic influences such as prenatal exposures, toxins, stress levels, and social experiences that can interact with genetic factors to contribute to neurodevelopmental disorders.
Epigenetics: Epigenetics refers to modifications in gene expression caused by environmental factors without changing the underlying DNA sequence. It explores how external factors influence gene activity and can play a role in the development of neurodevelopmental disorders.
Gene-environment Interaction: This term describes the interplay between genetic predispositions and environmental influences. It suggests that both genetics and environment work together in shaping the occurrence and severity of neurodevelopmental disorders.