Table 1.
Demographic and clinical characteristics of the participants enrolled in the study.
| Children with ASD (n = 113) | Children with typical development (n = 42) | Group test; p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (m/f) | 96/18 | 25/17 | χ2 = 9.37; p = 0.002 |
| Age at inclusion | 11.2 ± 3.2 | 16 ± 4.4 |
t = −7.51; p = 4.6e-12 |
| SRS t score | 74.2 ± 12 | 45 ± 5.4 |
t = 14.20; p = 1.5e-28 |
| Full-scale intellectual quotient |
101.2 ± 18.5 | 107.4 ± 13.2 |
t = −1.88; p = 0.06 |
| Right handedness | 92/21 | 38/11 | χ2 = 1.47; p = 0.23 |
Mean values and respective standard deviations for continuous variables. n, sample size; ASD, autism spectrum disorder; IQ, intellectual quotient; SRS t score, Social Responsiveness Scale t score.