Table 1.
Psychometric results of patients with ASD and HCs
| ASD mean (SD) | HC mean (SD) | t Test | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beck's depression inventory (total) | 14.71 (8.72) | 4.42 (4.79) | −4.45 | .001 |
| AQ (raw value) | 36.23 (10.65) | 11.21 (5.37) | −9.05 | .001 |
| Emotion recognition (total identified) | 28.41 (4.32) | 32.88 (1.96) | 3.89 | .001 |
| Verbal IQ | 103.50 (12.29) | 111.76 (9.53) | 2.17 | .038 |
| Word fluency (raw value) | 55.46 (11.31) | 55.36 (9.02) | −0.28 | .978 |
| Executive functions (total seconds) | 76.17 (20.61) | 89.56 (1.82) | 2.67 | .012 |
| Wechsler memory scale (raw value) | 24.88 (6.33) | 29.67 (9.28) | 1.60 | .120 |
Abbreviations: AQ, autism questionnaire; ASD, autism spectrum disorder; HC, healthy control.