Table 3.
Comparison of the screening procedures using malay M-CHAT-R, M-CHAT-R/F, and CARS2-ST scores between ASD and non-ASD groups.
| Characteristics | ASD (n = 90) | No ASD (n = 154) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malay M-CHAT-R score (n,%) | |||
| Mild risk: 0–2 | 15 (16.7) | 122 (79.2) | <0.001a |
| Moderate risk: 3–7 | 29 (32.2) | 28 (18.2) | |
| High risk: 8–20 | 46 (51.1) | 4 (2.6) | |
| M-CHAT-R/F score (n,%) | |||
| Mild risk: 0–2 | 23 (25.6) | 140 (90.9) | <0.001a |
| Moderate risk: 3–7 | 21 (23.3) | 10 (6.5) | |
| High risk: 8–20 | 46 (51.1) | 4 (2.6) | |
| Childhood Autism Rating Scale, 2nd edition, standard form (CARS2-ST) (n,%) | |||
| Minimal: 15–29.5 | 11 (12.2) | 150 (97.4) | <0.001a |
| Moderate: 30–36 | 39 (43.3) | 4 (2.6) | |
| Severe: ≥37 | 40 (44.5) | 0 (0.0) | |
a
Chi-square test. p < 0.001 indicates a statistically significant difference.