Table 1. Demographic and clinical characteristics of the study groups.
| ASD (n=29) | NT (n=30) | Statistical test | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (s.d.) | Mean (s.d.) | ||
| Age (years) | 38.2 (10.6) | 32.1 (12.3) | T57=2.04, P=0.046 |
| Years in school | 13.4 (1.7) | 12.9 (0.9) | T40.49=1.27, P=0.212 |
| Verbal intelligence (WST) | 34.3 (5.0) | 34.2 (3.0) | T56=0.11, P=0.911 |
| Autistic symptoms (AQ) | 37.8 (8.1) | 18.9 (6.8) | T56=9.68, P<0.001 |
| Social anxiety (SIAS) | 45.4 (14.4) | 22.0 (11.1) | T56=6.91, P<0.001 |
Abbreviations: AQ, Autism Spectrum Quotient; ASD, autism spectrum disorder; NT, neurotypical; SIAS, Social Interaction Anxiety Scale; WST, Wortschatztest.