Table 4.
Analysis of covariance comparing intervention and waitlist groups on EF post-intervention (T1) and follow-up (T2) outcomes
| Outcomes | Intervention group | Control group | ANCOVA | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated marginal mean (SD) | Estimated marginal mean (SD) | F | p | ||||
| Social cognition | |||||||
| Post-intervention (T1) | |||||||
| Affect Recognition (NEPSY-II)a | − 0.22 (0.15) | − 0.79 (0.15) | 6.60 | 0.011* | 0.13 | ||
| Theory of Mind (NEPSY-II) | − 0.25 (0.17) | − 1.68 (0.18) | 2.94 | 0.092 | 0.05 | ||
| Follow-up (T2) | |||||||
| Affect Recognition (NEPSY-II)a | − 0.34 (0.14) | − 0.95 (0.34) | 4.51 | 0.039* | 0.07 | ||
| Theory of Mind (NEPSY-II) | − 0.17 (0.23) | − 0.95 (0.16) | 11.75 | 0.001* | 0.18 | ||
Abbreviations: NEPSY-II, A Developmental Neuropsychological Assessment, Second Edition; T1, post-intervention assessment; T2, 9 months follow-up after intervention; *significant ITT results. Covariates: aASSQ, Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire.