Table 1.
Child and family characteristics of ASD and comparison groups
| Variable | ASD (N = 19) | Non-ASD (N = 19) |
|---|---|---|
| % or M (SD) | % or M (SD) | |
| Socio-demographic characteristics | ||
| Child age | 8.2 (2.4) | 9.9 (3.0) |
| Gender (% male) | 78.9 | 63.2 |
| Racial/ethnic minority | 26.3 | 42.1 |
| Caregiver age | 39.1 (7.8) | 43.0 (11.8) |
| Annual income | $50,811 (53,482) | $39,994 (31,076) |
| Primary caregiver’s marital status | ||
| Married/Living with partner | 52.6 | 36.8 |
| Education level | ||
| Some high school | 10.5 | 15.8 |
| Some college | 52.6 | 63.2 |
| College/grad school | 36.8 | 21.1 |
| Service entry characteristics | ||
| Primary referral agent | ||
| Self | 47.1 | 57.9 |
| School | 21.1 | 21.1 |
| Other | 31.6 | 21.1 |
| Funding source | ||
| Medi-cal/unfunded | 42.1 | 73.7 |
| AB2726 (school district funding) | 57.9 | 26.3 |
| Clinical characteristics | ||
| More than 1 diagnosis on record | 71.1 | 73.9 |
| Diagnosis (Not mutually exclusive) | ||
| Asperger’s disorder/PDD-NOS | 89.5 | NA |
| Autistic disorder | 10.5 | NA |
| ADHD | 47.4 | 73.7 |
| Anxiety disorder | 26.3 | 21.1 |
| Disruptive behavior disorder (CD, ODD) | 15.8 | 36.8 |
| Mood disorder | 10.5 | 42.1 |
Note: Child diagnoses were gathered through administrative records. A maximum of four diagnoses are available