Table 2.
Dyad composition and matching
| Test | ASD (n = 10) | TYPICAL (n = 10) | MIXED (n = 9) | Group comparison (p value) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (m/f) | 6/4 | 6/4 | 5/4 | |
| Age avg | 43.45 ± 9.65 | 41.80 ± 8.86 | 40.72 ± 10.45 | .825 |
| Age diff | 2.70 ± 1.57 | 2.60 ± 1.58 | 2.11 ± 1.54 | .688 |
| AQ avg | 43.05 ± 2.01 | 14.90 ± 3.93 | 27.67 ± 3.60 | .000 |
| AQ diff | 3.70 ± 2.91 | 4.20 ± 3.82 | 26.89 ± 8.08 | .000 |
| EQ avg | 15.85 ± 6.99 | 51.55 ± 7.81 | 31.06 ± 3.89 | .000 |
| EQ diff | 7.30 ± 6.40 | 14.70 ± 10.71 | 33.44 ± 7.33 | .000 |
| SQ avg | 44.15 ± 9.73 | 25.75 ± 8.16 | 32.11 ± 10.88 | .001 |
| SQ diff | 18.30 ± 11.36 | 12.30 ± 10.90 | 16.67 ± 7.16 | .403 |
| TAS20 avg | 66.30 ± 7.23 | 44.60 ± 10.32 | 52.39 ± 7.38 | .000 |
| TAS20 diff | 10.40 ± 8.50 | 11.00 ± 12.14 | 17.22 ± 9.50 | .295 |
| BDI avg | 12.55 ± 6.04 | 5.15 ± 3.54 | 8.94 ± 4.94 | .010 |
| BDI diff | 14.10 ± 11.55 | 4.10 ± 3.03 | 7.89 ± 6.97 | .032 |
| WST avg | 113.55 ± 6.34 | 111.17 ± 6.74 | 111.33 ± 6.91 | .684 |
| WST diff | 15.90 ± 8.71 | 11.00 ± 6.18 | 10.22 ± 5.26 | .173 |
Note: Mean values and the respective standard deviations are displayed
ASD autism spectrum disorder dyads, TYPICAL typical dyads, MIXED mixed dyads, n sample size, avg average dyad value, calculated from the average score of both individuals of a dyad; diff difference dyad value, calculated from the average score of both individuals of a dyad; AQ Autism Spectrum Quotient, EQ Empathy Questionnaire, SQ Systemizing Questionnaire, TAS20 20-item Toronto Alexithymia Scale, BDI Beck Depression Inventory, WST German verbal IQ