Table 1.
Comparison of general characteristics and family history between ASD and TD children.
| General Characteristics | Total | ASD N (%) | TD N (%) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||||
| Female | 40 (38.8) | 15 (28.8) | 25 (49.0) | 0.036 |
| Male | 63 (61.2) | 37 (71.2) | 26 (51.0) | |
| Age (years) | ||||
| 3>4 | 20 (19.4) | 7 (13.5) | 13 (25.5) | 0.303 |
| 4>5 | 39 (37.9) | 21 (40.4) | 18 (35.3) | |
| 5 ≥ 6 | 44 (42.7) | 24 (46.2) | 20 (39.2) | |
| Father's occupation | ||||
| Unemployed | 1 (1.00) | 1 (1.90) | 0 (0.00) | 0.007 |
| Government sector | 24 (23.3) | 19 (36.5) | 5 (9.80) | |
| Private sector | 57 (55.3) | 22 (42.3) | 35 (68.6) | |
| Self-Employment | 21 (20.4) | 10 (19.2) | 11 (21.6) | |
| Father's education | ||||
| Illiterate | 1 (1.00) | 1 (1.90) | 0 (0.00) | 0.149 |
| Primary/Secondary school | 34 (33.0) | 21 (40.4) | 13 (25.5) | |
| Bachelor's degree | 68 (66.0) | 30 (57.7) | 38 (74.5) | |
| Mother's occupation | ||||
| Unemployed | 74 (71.8) | 36 (69.2) | 38 (51.4) | 0.042 |
| Governmental sector | 18 (17.5) | 13 (25.0) | 5 (27.8) | |
| Private sector | 10 (9.70) | 2 (3.80) | 8 (80.0) | |
| Self-Employment | 1 (1.00) | 1 (1.90) | 0 (0.00) | |
| Mother's education | ||||
| Illiterate | 7 (6.80) | 6 (11.5) | 1 (2.00) | 0.030 |
| Primary/Secondary school | 31 (30.1) | 19 (36.5) | 12 (23.5) | |
| Bachelor's degree | 65 (63.1) | 29 (51.9) | 38 (74.5) | |
| Family income | ||||
| <350 JOD | 10 (9.70) | 8 (15.4) | 2 (3.90) | 0.167 |
| 350–800 JOD | 46 (44.7) | 21 (40.4) | 25 (49.0) | |
| >800 JOD | 47 (45.6) | 23 (44.2) | 24 (47.1) | |
ASD, autism spectrum disorder; TD, typically developing children; GI, Gastrointestinal; JOD, Jordanian Dinar.
Significant difference at p < 0.05. Chi-square (χ2) test.