Table 1.
Demographics by Disability Status
| Variable | TD (N=47) | ID (N=23) | χ2 or t |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adolescents (12 years old) | |||
| Gender (% boys) | 42.6 | 42.5 | χ2 =.04 |
| Race (% Caucasian) | 57.4 | 47.8 | χ2 =.73 |
| Health (% in excellent health) | 68.1 | 47.8 | χ2 = 3.09 |
| Siblings | |||
| Age (mean age in years) | 12.55(4.60) | 10.39(4.26) | t= 1.83 |
| Gender (% boys) | 38.3 | 52.2 | χ2 = 1.51 |
| Birth Order (% of siblings older than target) | 53.2 | 30.4 | χ2 = 3.26 |
| Mothers | |||
| Marital Status (% married) | 78.7 | 73.9 | χ2 =.38 |
| Work (% working outside the home) | 74.5 | 52.2 | χ2 = 4.04* |
| Education (% with college degree or higher) | 61.7 | 26.1 | χ2 = 8.28** |
Note. TD = Typically Developing. ID = Intellectual Disability.
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