Table 1.
Mean and frequency descriptive data for the HFA and control groups (SD in parentheses)
| Variables | HFA group, N = 24 | Control group, N = 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Means | ||
| Age (in months) | 136.6 (24.7) | 136.8 (22.3) |
| WISC-VCI | 100.1 (14.5) | 106.2 (12.9) |
| WISC-PRI | 99.1 (14.6) | 106.1 (10.4) |
| ASSQ | 26.7 (8.3) | 5.1 (4.9)** |
| SCQ-Total | 18.2 (4.6) | 3.0 (2.7)** |
| SCQ-Social Interaction Domain | 6.3 (2.7) | 1.0 (.97)** |
| SCQ-Communication Domain | 6.6 (1.7) | 1.6 (1.5)** |
| SCQ-Repetitive behavior | 4.0 (1.8) | 0.5 (.65)** |
| Frequencies | ||
| Male/female | 22/2 | 14/3 |
| On medications | 11 | 2* |
| Abnormal EEG/seizures | 1 | 1 |
| Right handedness | 21 | 14 |
Significant group differences,
*
p < .05
**
p < .001.