Table 2.
Means and standard deviations: Crying Baby Probe
| ASD 22m (n=17) 28m (n=18) | HR-noASD 22m (n=44) 28m (n=43) | LR 22m (n=77) 28m (n=80) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| M (SD) | M (SD) | M (SD) | |
| Empathic Concern1 | |||
| 22 months | 1.24 (1.09) | 1.66 (0.94) | 1.97 (0.78) |
| 28 months | 1.61 (0.98) | 1.84 (0.92) | 2.06 (0.77) |
| Self-Distress1 | |||
| 22 months | 1.00 (1.12) | 1.59 (0.84) | 1.79 (0.77) |
| 28 months | 1.50 (0.86) | 1.53 (0.83) | 1.79 (0.76) |
| Engage parent2 | |||
| 22 months | 1.65 (2.64) | 3.13 (2.24) | 3.73 (2.49) |
| 28 months | 2.11 (2.37) | 3.67 (2.43) | 4.24 (2.22) |
| Interest3 | |||
| 22 months | 3.18 (1.78) | 3.14 (1.44) | 3.21 (1.06) |
| 28 months | 3.22 (1.40) | 3.16 (1.23) | 3.11 (1.09) |
1
0–3 Ratings: 0 = no concern or distress; 1 = slight concern or distress; 2 = moderate concern or distress; 3 = substantial concern or distress
2
Engage represents the sum of pointing, referencing, or talking about the crying baby (possible range 0–9)
3
Interest represents the sum of approaching or looking at the crying baby (possible range 0–6)