Introduction

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Intro points

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Human physiological development begins
There is much debate
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is
Understanding how this disorder develops is important because
This essay will

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Human physiological development begins…

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…at conception and refers to changes in our bodies as we grow and develop.

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There is much debate…

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…on whether behaviour is inherent from birth or a result of our experiences.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a…

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…developmental disorder, which effects the cognitive, social and behavioural capacities of an individual (Cook et al., 2019)

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Understanding how this disorder develops is important because…

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…research has shown early intervention services can have a significant benefit on young children with ASD, including improved cognitive skills, everyday living and motor skills (Sandbank et al., 2023)

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This essay will…

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…aim to discuss typical and atypical children, with a particular focus on ASD, and how much genes and/or the environment influence this disorder.