Table 1.
Patient demographics and psychiatric health data.
| CBT (n = 35) | RA (n = 40) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age, years (SD) | 31.9 (8.5) | 31.8 (9.6) |
| ADOS, total score (SD) (⦰ = 25) | 11.4 (4.6) | 11.1 (3.2) |
| Gender, n (%) | ||
| Male | 17 (49) | 24 (60) |
| Civil status, n (%) | ||
| Married or co-habiting (⦰ = 3) | 4 (12) | 4 (11) |
| Children, n (%) (⦰ = 4) | ||
| Yes | 3 (9) | 5 (14) |
| Occupational status, n (%) (⦰ = 15) | ||
| Employed or student | 6 (22) | 11 (35) |
| Living condition, n (%) (⦰ = 6) | ||
| Independent | 28 (82) | 24 (69) |
| Education, n (%) (⦰ = 7) | ||
| 9 years | 3 (9) | 4 (12) |
| 11 years | 3 (9) | 1 (3) |
| 12–13 years | 15 (43) | 15 (45) |
| >13–15 years | 14 (40) | 13 (39) |
| ASD-adapted school,a n (%) (⦰ = 25) | ||
| Yes | 5 (18) | 6 (27) |
| Previous suicide attempt, n (%) (⦰ = 9) | ||
| Yes | 14 (41) | 9 (28) |
| Previous inpatient care, n (%) (⦰ = 8) | ||
| Yes | 9 (23) | 12 (34) |
| Co-existing psychiatric symptoms, n (%) (⦰ = 9) | ||
| Current depression* | 22 (67) | 13 (39) |
| Lifetime depression | 29 (88) | 24 (73) |
| Current anxiety disorderb* | 12 (36) | 5 (15) |
| ADHD or ADD | 15 (45) | 10 (30) |
| Lifetime OCD | 6 (18) | 8 (24) |
| Borderline personality disorder | 5 (15) | 2 (6) |
| Other psychiatric conditionsc | 13 (38) | 15 (45) |
| Any current co-existing condition | 29 (88) | 27 (82) |
| Current use of psychotropic medication, n (%) (⦰ = 13) | ||
| Antidepressants | 20 (67) | 18 (56) |
| Benzodiazepines | 13 (43) | 7 (22) |
| Antihistamines | 10 (23) | 10 (31) |
| Hypnotics | 10 (33) | 8 (25) |
| Antipsychotics | 8 (27) | 8 (25) |
| Central stimulants | 6 (20) | 5 (16) |
| Antiepileptics | 7 (23) | 6 (19) |
| Other psychotropic medication | 7 (23) | 3 (9) |
| Any psychotropic medication | 24 (80) | 25 (78) |
CBT = cognitive behavioural therapy; RA = recreational activity; ⦰: missing data.
a
Adaptations within mainstream schooling, such as small group setting or assistant teachers.
b
Current diagnosis of social phobia, panic syndrome or other anxiety disorder.
c
Lifetime diagnosis of one or more of the following: psychosis, personality disorder, eating disorder, bipolar disorder or dissociative disorder.
*
Significant difference between groups (p < 0.05).