Table 3.
Test-retest reliability measures for the TCT (n = 51)
| Scale | Baseline test (n = 51) mean (SD) | 2-week retest (n = 51) mean (SD) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eye contact | 2.71 (1.2) | 2.71 (1.0) | 1.00 |
| 2 | Smiling | 2.33 (1.2) | 2.73 (1.0) | 0.07 |
| 3 | Singing | 2.31 (1.3) | 2.35 (1.4) | 0.88 |
| 4 | Using gesture | 2.10 (1.3) | 2.24 (1.2) | 0.57 |
| 5 | Holding gaze | 2.27 (1.1) | 2.49 (1.1) | 0.32 |
| 6 | Following with gaze | 2.24 (1.2) | 2.39 (1.2) | 0.53 |
| 7 | Vocalizing | 2.02 (1.3) | 2.16 (1.3) | 0.59 |
| 8 | Speaking | 2.41 (1.2) | 2.49 (1.4) | 0.76 |
| 9 | Appropriate touch | 2.22 (1.2) | 2.49 (1.2) | 0.26 |
| 10 | Exercises | 2.06 (1.3) | 2.35 (1.3) | 0.26 |
| 11 | Rhythmic movements | 2.04 (1.3) | 2.02 (1.3) | 0.94 |
| 12 | Contribution | 2.04 (1.4) | 1.94 (1.6) | 0.74 |
| 13 | Using instruments | 2.08 (1.3) | 2.08 (1.5) | 1.00 |
| 14 | Interactive posture | 2.10 (1.3) | 2.29 (1.3) | 0.46 |
| Total score | 30.8 (14.6) | 32.6 (15.5) | 0.55 | |