Table 1.
Sample characteristics for participants who started the intervention.
| Participants with autism | n = 43 |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | M = 36.2, SD = 12.8 Range = 20–65 |
| Gender | |
| Female | n = 21 (48.8%) |
| Male | n = 21 (48.8%) |
| Missing | n = 1 (2.3%) |
| Co-occurring diagnoses | |
| At least one additional neurodevelopmental disorder (mainly ADHD) | n = 16 (37.2%) |
| At least one additional psychiatric disorder (mainly depression or anxiety disorders) | n = 26 (60.5%) |
| Relationship and civil status | |
| Married/partner | n = 12 (27.9%) |
| Single/not married/divorced | n = 29 (67.4%) |
| Missing | n = 2 (4.7%) |
| Education, highest level accomplished | |
| No academic/university degree a | n = 29 (67.4%) |
| Academic/university degree | n = 12 (27.9%) |
| Missing | n = 2 (4.7%) |
| Occupation | |
| Working or studying b | n = 14 (32.6%) |
| Supported employment c | n = 7 (16.3%) |
| Not currently working or studying d | n = 20 (46.5%) |
| Missing | n = 2 (4.7%) |
ADHD: attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
a
Includes compulsory school (9 years or less) and upper secondary school.
b
Includes employment, self-employment and studies, parental leave, and part- or full-time.
c
Includes Day Activity Center, trainee job/internship, and so on.
d
Includes unemployment, long-term sick leave, disability pension, and so on.