Table 6.
Moderation by subgroup.
| Subgroup | Category | n | Adjusted mean diff (95% CI) | p | Interaction p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autism severity (SCQ score) | Low (< 22) | 78 | 8.32 (2.56, 14.09) | 0.005 | 0.08 |
| Medium (23–27) | 73 | 3.65 (−2.50, 9.80) | 0.245 | ||
| High (> 28) | 66 | −2.64 (−9.71, 4.43) | 0.465 | ||
| Autistic pupils in school | < 6 | 156 | 2.30 (−2.10, 6.70) | 0.306 | 0.11 |
| >= 6 | 61 | 8.23 (1.79, 14.68) | 0.012 | ||
| School level | Primary | 153 | 1.86 (−2.08, 5.80) | 0.355 | 0.20 |
| Secondary | 64 | 7.45 (−0.93, 15.83) | 0.081 |
CI: confidence interval; SCQ: Social Communication Questionnaire.