Table 1.
A summary of the participants with an ASD diagnosis examined
| Descriptive | Information |
|---|---|
| Sex / Age | |
| Male / Female (ratio) | 47/7 (6.7:1) |
| Mean Age in Years ± Std (range) | 6.8 ± 3.0 (2-16) |
| Mean Year of Birth ± Std (range) | 2000 ± 2.9 (1992-2005) |
| Race (n) | |
| Caucasian | 74% (40) |
| Minorities1 | 26% (14) |
| Autistic Disorder Characteristics | |
| Mean CARS Score ± Std (range) | 36.8 ± (24-50) |
| Regressive (n)2 | 65% (35) |
| Non-Regressive (n) | 35% (19) |
| Autism (n) | 59% (32) |
| Autism Spectrum Disorders (n)3 | 41% (22) |
ATEC = Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist; CARS = Childhood Autism Rating Scale
1Includes participants of Hispanic, Black, Asian, or Mixed Ancestry.
2Includes participants that had a regressive event in development at any time following birth.
3Autism spectrum disorders include participants diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder – not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) and Asperger's disorder.