Table 1.
Subject Characteristics of Families
| Characteristic | ASD (N = 391) | No Disability (N = 391) |
|---|---|---|
| Mother | ||
| Age in yrs (M, SD) | 56.1 (10.5) | 57.4 (10.0) |
| Range | 37.6 – 86.2 | 38.0 –84.9 |
| White, non-Hispanic (n, %) | 364 (93.1%) | 364 (93.1%) |
| > High school education (n, %) | 11 (2.8%) | 11 (2.8%) |
| High school graduate (n, %) | 95 (24.3%) | 95 (24.3%) |
| Some college/Bachelor’s degree (n, %) | 110 (28.1%) | 110 (28.1%) |
| Post Bachelor’s/Graduate degree (n, %) | 175 (44.8%) | 175 (44.8%) |
| Child | ||
| Biological (n, %) | 382 (97.7%) | 382 (97.7%) |
| Adoptive | 9 (2.3%) | 9 (2.3%) |
| Male (n, %) | 287 (73.4%) | 287 (73.4%) |
| Female | 104 (26.6%) | 104 (26.6%) |
| Age in yrs (M, SD) | 26.9 (9.5) | 27.8 (9.7) |
| Range | 14.6 – 56.9 | 13.88– 58.12 |
| First born (n, %) | 184 (47.1%) | 184 (47.1%) |
| Total # Children (M, SD) | 2.8 (1.3) | 2.8 (1.5) |
| Range | 1 –8 | 1 – 11 |
Note. Race/ethnicity breakdown for ASD: African-American (8), Hispanic (7), American Indian (2), Asian or Pacific Islander (6), and other (4). Race/ethnicity breakdown for No Disability: African-American (10), Hispanic (7), American Indian (2), Asian or Pacific Islander (2), and other (6).