I have already outlined and partially written a mental-health paper that examines early intervention in Autism Spectrum Disorder. The introduction and some supporting references are in place, but the central discussion, critical analysis, and conclusion are still missing. Here is what I need from you: • Expand the draft so it becomes a coherent, well-structured academic paper that stays firmly focused on early intervention with ASD—covering why acting early matters, the developmental mechanisms involved, and measurable outcomes we can point to. • Deepen the literature base by weaving in up-to-date, peer-reviewed studies (ideally within the past five years). I am open to quantitative or qualitative findings as well as systematic literature reviews, so choose what best strengthens each point. • Integrate citations smoothly and compile a matching reference list in standard scholarly style (APA is fine unless you prefer another recognised format and can keep it consistent). • Retain my existing passages where they fit; improve clarity and flow where they don’t; flag anything that needs fact-checking rather than deleting it outright. When you return the completed manuscript, I should be able to submit it directly or make only minimal tweaks. If additional data tables, short case vignettes, or graphics will help illustrate the benefits of early intervention, include them and annotate the sources. A brief note summarising what you added, re-worked, or removed will also help me trace your revisions quickly.