Table 1.
Descriptive characteristics of the TCRa and control groups.
| Characteristic | TCR group (n=20), mean (SEMb) | Control group (n=18), mean (SEM) | Chi-square (df) or t test (df) | P value | |
| Age (years) | 25.6 (1.2) | 25.5 (1.8) | 0.023 (36)c | .98 | |
| Sex (male: female), n | 16:4 | 16:2 | 0.563 (1)d | .66 | |
| IQ | 88.5 (2.2) | 86.8 (3.2) | 0.437 (36)c | .84 | |
| AQ-Je | 32.4 (1.4) | 31.9 (1.4) | 0.208 (36)c | .66 | |
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Low registration | 38.8 (2.6) | 38.0 (1.8) | 0.233 (36)c | .82 |
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Sensation-seeking | 38.4 (2.4) | 36.4 (2.8) | −0.208 (36)c | .84 |
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Sensory sensitivity | 35.0 (2.4) | 36.4 (2.2) | −0.440 (36)c | .66 |
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Sensation-avoiding | 38.2 (2.4) | 40.5 (1.7) | −0.773 (36)c | .44 |
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LSASg | 62.6 (5.6) | 58.3 (7.9) | 0.344 (36)c | .73 |
aTCR: a training system that enables users to perform role-based behaviors using a computer graphics avatar in a real, bustling commercial facility.
bSEM: standard error of the mean.
cRepresents a t test statistic.
dRepresents a chi-square statistic.
eAQ-J: Autism-Spectrum Quotient–Japanese version; higher scores reflect a greater number of autism spectrum disorder–specific behaviors.
fAASP: Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile.
gLSAS: Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale.