Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of participants enrolled in intervention versus delayed treatment control groups.
| Characteristic | Intervention group (n = 8) | Delayed treatment group (n = 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Child age at study enrollment in years | ||
| Range | 6–8 | 6–8 |
| M (SD) | 6.75 (0.89) | 6.89 (0.78) |
| Child sex—girls, n (%) | 2 (25) | 2 (22) |
| Child race, n (%) | ||
| White | 7 (88) | 6 (67) |
| African American | 1 (12) | — |
| Asian | — | 2 (22) |
| Mixed/other | — | 1 (11) |
| Child ethnicity, n (%) | ||
| Non-Hispanic | 6 (75) | 9 (100) |
| Hispanic | 2 (25) | — |
| Child's age at ASD diagnosis in years | ||
| Range | 2–5 | 1.5–7 |
| M (SD) | 4.06 (1.21) | 3.83 (1.70) |
| Child's SCQ total score at study enrollment | ||
| Range | 9–20 | 9–18 |
| M (SD) | 14.5 (4.17) | 9.78 (5.07) |
| Mother's education, n (%) | ||
| Vocational/associate degree/some college | — | 1 (11) |
| College—4-year degree | 6 (75) | 2 (22) |
| Graduate/professional degree | 2 (25) | 6 (66) |
| Father's education, n (%) | ||
| Not reported | 1 (12.5) | — |
| Vocational/associate degree/some college | 1 (12.5) | — |
| College—4 year degree | 2 (25) | 2 (22) |
| Graduate/professional degree | 4 (50) | 7 (78) |
Note. Em dashes indicate "0" or no participants in the sample with that characteristic. ASD = autism spectrum disorder; SCQ = Social Communication Questionnaire.