Table 1.
Demographic Characteristics of Participants
| Variable | ASD | Control | pa |
|---|---|---|---|
|
| |||
| (N = 40) | (N = 25) | ||
| Age, M (SD) | 24.20 (6.95) | 24.84 (3.69) | .673 |
| Full-scale IQb, M (SD) | 106.53 (15.33) | 110.60 (14.67) | .293 |
| Male, N (%) | 90.00 (36) | 84.00 (21) | .743 |
| European American, N (%) | 82.50 (33) | 68.00 (17) | .295 |
| Employedc, N (%) | 47.50 (19) | 84.00 (21) | .007 |
| College Graduate, N (%) | 22.50 (9) | 60.00 (15) | <.001 |
| Lives Independentlyd, N (%) | 17.5 (7) | 88.00 (22) | .005 |
Note. ASD = autism spectrum disorder, M = mean, SD = standard deviation, N = number, IQ = intelligence quotient
a
Fisher’s exact test or independent t-test, two-tailed, for significant differences between adults with ASD or typical community volunteers.
b
Based on the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised
c
Based on any paid employment
d
Lives either alone or with non-relatives
*
p < .05,
**
p < .01,
***
p < .001