Table 1.
Child and Caregiver Characteristics
| Characteristic | ASD (n = 71) | DD (n = 36) |
|---|---|---|
| CA months—M (SD) | 85.68 (30.7) | 88.75 (34.2) |
| IQ proxy—M (SD) | 68.75 (27.9) | 61.93 (17.0) |
| Child’s gender | ||
| Female | 11 | 13 |
| Male | 60 | 23 |
| Child’s race/ethnicity | ||
| Asian race | 2 | 0 |
| Black race | 4 | 4 |
| White race | 61 | 30 |
| More than one race | 4 | 2 |
| Hispanic ethnicity | 10 | 2 |
| Caregiver role | ||
| Mother | 66 | 33 |
| Father | 1 | 0 |
| Both | 4 | 3 |
| Mother’s highest level of education | ||
| High school graduate/GED | 9 | 4 |
| Associate degree, technical training, or partial college | 15 | 6 |
| Bachelor degree completed | 26 | 12 |
| Master, doctorate, or other professional degree completed | 17 | 12 |
| Missing | 4 | 2 |
| Household yearly income | ||
| <$20,000 | 2 | 3 |
| $20,000 – $39,999 | 8 | 1 |
| $40,000 – $59,999 | 17 | 10 |
| $60,000 – $ 79,999 | 12 | 5 |
| $80,000 – $99,999 | 12 | 5 |
| >$100,000 | 17 | 9 |
| Missing | 3 | 3 |
Notes. ASD, autism spectrum disorder. DD, other developmental disability.