TABLE 1.
Descriptive statistics for the early intensive behavioural intervention (EIBI) group and the eclectic treatment (ET) group on standardized measures at time 3
| Mean (SD; Range) | ||
|---|---|---|
| EIBI Group (n=5) | ET Group (n=10) | |
| Autism symptoms* | 15.20 (3.83; 10-19) | 16.11 (6.53; 7-26) |
| Attention deficit present† | 54.40 (16.35; 40-81) | 61.33 (16.64; 45-84) |
| Hyperactivity/impulsivity present† | 48.00 (11.02; 39-67) | 53.44 (17.51; 39-85) |
| Adaptive behavior‡ | 55.80 (19.42; 23-73) | 59.90 (29.85; 20-108) |
| Communication | 57.20 (21.59; 21-77) | 55.60 (29.69; 21-104) |
| Socialization | 59.20 (24.43; 20-82) | 65.50 (30.12; 20-103) |
| Daily living skills | 58.60 (10.95; 42-68) | 65.70 (29.88; 25-112) |
| Quality of life§ | 74.20 (15.12; 57-95) | 81.00 (12.98; 69-110) |
| Functioning and participation║ | 30.69 (16.62; 7-48) | 33.41 (21.68; 5-58) |
| Overall social outcome¶ | 6.60 (2.88; 4-11) | 5.70 (3.37; 0-10) |
*
Note. SCQ, Social Communication Questionnaire
†
ADHD-RS, ADHD Rating Scale
‡
VABS-II, Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Second Edition
§
QOLS, Quality of life Scale
║
WHODAS-2, WHO Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0
¶
See Howlin et al. (2004) for outcome rating