title: Prenatal valproate exposure is associated with autism spectrum disorder and childhood autism.
authors: Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
authors: Kimford J
authors: KJ
authors: Meador
authors: David W
authors: DW
authors: Loring
mesh_terms: D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000453:epidemiology*; D002659:Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / Q000453:epidemiology*; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011297:Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects; D014635:Valproic Acid / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants; D014635:Valproic Acid
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