Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of the data groups (p < 0.05). ASD, autism spectrum disorder; TD, typical development.
| Characteristics | ASD (n = 22) | TD (n = 43) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (male/female) | 16/3 | 16/25 | p = 0.016 |
| Age(years) | 20.58 (0.71) | 23.19 (0.71) | p = 0.049 |
| Familial hypothyroidism | 15 | p < 0.0001 | |
| Epilepsy | 5 | p < 0.0015 | |
| Gastointestinal disorders | 17 | p < 0.0001 | |
| Muscular hypotonia | 14 | p < 0.0001 | |
| Autism Quotient (0–50) points | 33.84 (6.36) | 11.67 (7.07) | p < 0.0001 |
| Social skills (0–10) points | 5.92 (2.54) | 1.22 (1.61) | p = 0.039 |
| Attention switching (0–10) points | 6.81 (1.41) | 3.49 (2.06) | p = 0.114 |
| Attention to detail (0–10) points | 4.3 (1.91) | 5.03 (2.30) | p = 0.317 |
| Communication (0–10) points | 7.5 (1.75) | 2.15 (1.63) | p = 0.942 |
| Imagination (0–10) points | 5.9 (1.82) | 2.22 (1.59) | p = 0.542 |
| Special education/transition to adulthood | 6 | 0 | p = 0.0008 |
| Primary education | 13 | 41 | p = 0.0002 |
| Secondary education | 6 | 41 | p = 0.0008 |
| College | 3 | 41 | p = 0.0083 |