Table 5.
Mean (and SD) scores on the total AQ and AQ subscales for ASD, SCH, OCD and HC groups
| Total AQ | Social skills | Attention switching | Attention to detail | Communication | Imagination | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASD | 133.4 (10.01) | 28.3 (4.74) | 26.5 (4.24) | 26.7 (4.50) | 27.6 (4.31) | 24.4 (2.92) |
| SCH | 120.5 (6.80) | 26.2 (3.11) | 22.9 (3.69) | 23.3 (4.18) | 25.4 (4.36) | 22.7 (3.11) |
| OCD | 118.3 (8.32) | 23.7 (3.45) | 24.9 (2.54) | 26.5 (5.05) | 21.3 (3.58) | 21.8 (3.13) |
| HC | 103.5 (8.54) | 20.6 (4.11) | 22.5 (3.06) | 21.9 (3.58) | 18.3 (3.60) | 20.2 (2.86) |
| F (3,141) | 74.21 | 25.96 | 10.29 | 10.88 | 38.30 | 11.68 |
| p-Value | <0.001 | <0.001 | <0.001 | <0.001 | <0.001 | <0.001 |
AQ autism-spectrum quotient; ASD autism spectrum disorder; SCH schizophrenia; OCD obsessive-compulsive disorder