Table 1. Sample Description (n=129).
| n | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Female | 17 | 13 |
| Male | 112 | 87 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| Caucasian | 111 | 86 |
| African American | 2 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 3 |
| Multiracial or Other | 12 | 9 |
| Maternal Education (n=128) | ||
| 11 to 12 years | 43 | 34 |
| 13 to 15 years | 39 | 30 |
| 16 or more years | 46 | 36 |
| Language Loss (n= 111) | ||
| Yes | 31 | 28 |
| No | 80 | 72 |
| Intensive Intervention (n=107) | ||
| Yes | 71 | 66 |
| No | 36 | 34 |
| ADOS Module | ||
| Time 1(n=127) | ||
| Module 1(or Toddler) | 115 | 91 |
| Module 2 | 12 | 9 |
| Time 4 (n=103) | ||
| Module 1 | 32 | 31 |
| Module 2 | 51 | 50 |
| Module 3 | 20 | 19 |
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| Mean (SD) | Range | |
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| Chronological Age | ||
| Time 1 | 30.82 (4.07) | 23-39 |
| Time 4 | 66.59 (5.00) | 57-79 |
| ADOS CSS | ||
| Time 1 (n=127) | 7.60 (1.91) | 1-10 |
| Time 4 (n=103) | 7.15 (1.81) | 3-10 |
| Mullen Developmental Quotient | ||
| Time 1 (n=111) | 76.39 (14.46) | 38-115 |
| Time 4 (n=103) | 76.29 (18.89) | 33-108 |
| Vineland-II Daily Living Skills Standard Score |
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| Time 1(n=125) | 80.09 (9.83) | 50-104 |
| Time 4 (n=102) | 79.55 (10.78) | 48-111 |
| PLS-4 Auditory Comprehension Standard Score |
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| Time 1(n=125) | 60.14 (12.34) | 50-117 |
| Time 4 (n=100) | 81.69 (26.46) | 50-129 |
| PLS-4 Expressive Communication Standard Score |
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| Time 1 (n=124) | 72.92 (11.66) | 50-110 |
| Time 4 | 78.76 (25.86) | 50-133 |
Note. ADOS CSS represent calibrated autism severity scores on the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule. PLS-4 indicates the Preschool Language Scale, 4th Edition.