Table 1.
Demographics of adults with DS and adults with ASD and their respondents.
| DS (n=70) | ASD (n=70) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| M (SD) | 37.6 (7.0) | 37.7 (7.5) |
| Range | 24-52 | 22-53 |
| 22-30 | 14.3% | 18.6% |
| 31-40 | 48.6% | 48.6% |
| 40 and older | 37.1% | 32.9% |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 65.7% | 68.6% |
| Ethnicity | ||
| Caucasian | 97.1% | 94.2% |
| Level of ID | ||
| Mild | 28.6% | 25.7% |
| Moderate | 50.0% | 27.1% |
| Severe | 17.1% | 35.7% |
| Profound | 2.9% | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 1.4% | 2.9% |
| Residence | ||
| Residence outside the family home | 21.4% | 71.4% |
| Maternal education | ||
| Less than high school | 22.9% | 4.3% |
| High school | 37.1% | 37.1% |
| Some college | 21.4% | 24.3% |
| College graduate or more | 18.6% | 34.3% |