Table 1.
Characteristics of the sample (N = 88)
| Autism spectrum condition (ASC) (n = 39) | Non-clinical comparison (NCC) (n = 29) | Clinical Comparison (CC) (n = 20) | Group differences | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proportion male | 77% | 59% | 30% | p = .002 ASC > CC, NCC > CC |
| Age in years | ||||
| Mean (SD) | 32.9 (12.0) | 31.2 (9.9) | 28.9 (8.8) | ns |
| 95% CI | 29.1–36.8 | 26.5–36.0 | 25.5–32.4 | |
| Range | 18–59 | 21–50 | 18–52 | |
| Full-scale IQa | ||||
| Mean (SD) | 109.8 (14.4) | 116.5 (10.7) | 107.6 (13.0) | ns |
| 95% CI | 104.3–115.3 | 112.1–120.8 | 101.0–114.3 | |
| Range | 72–138 | 89–137 | 88–134 | |
aIQ estimate was available for 72 of the 88 participants: ASC n = 29; NCC n = 26; CC n = 17