Table 1. Demographics and clinical parameters.
| Parameter | ASD (n=47) | NT (n=47) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (male/female) | 41/6 | 41/6 | 1.000a |
| Age (years) | 9.57±1.83 | 9.89±1.70 | 0.157b |
| Laterality | 0.936a | ||
| Left eye | 42 | 47 | |
| Right eye | 41 | 47 | |
| IQ | 98.34±22.91; NA =6 | – | – |
| ADI-(SI+CO) | 30.10±4.60 | – | – |
| ADI-Total | 37.49±4.98 | – | – |
| ADOS-(S+C) | 13.34±4.45 | – | – |
| ADOS-Total | 16.07±5.58 | – | – |
| SRS-Aw | 16.38±2.95; NA =23 | – | – |
| SRS-Cog | 29.33±7.94; NA =23 | – | – |
| SRS-Com | 46.17±10.40; NA =23 | – | – |
| SRS-Mo | 21.29±4.16; NA =23 | – | – |
| SRS-Ma | 24.75±7.75; NA =23 | – | – |
| SRS-Total | 137.83±29.70; NA =23 | – | – |
Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation or n. a, χ2 test for categorical variables; b, Mann-Whitney U test. NA indicates the number of unavailable data points. ASD, autism spectrum disorder; NT, neurotypical; IQ, score of full-scale intelligence quotient of the Chinese version of Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fourth Edition; ADI-(SI+CO), total score of Social Interaction and Communication Module in the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised; ADI-Total, total score of the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised; ADOS-(S+C), total score of combined social-communication domain in ADOS; ADOS-Total, total score of ADOS; ADOS, Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition; SRS-Aw, score of the social awareness domain in SRS; SRS-Cog, score of social cognition domain in SRS; SRS-Com, score of social communication domain in SRS; SRS-Mo, score of social motivation domain in SRS; SRS-Ma, score of Autistic Mannerisms domain in SRS; SRS-Total, total score of SRS; SRS, Social Responsiveness Scale.