Table 2.
Comparison of children and postnatal characteristics between ASD and TD children.
| Characteristics | Total | ASD N (%) | TD N (%) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siblings ≥1 | 53 (51.7) | 26 (50.0) | 27 (52.9) | 0.765 |
| First-born Child | 41 (39.8) | 20 (38.5) | 21 (41.2) | 0.778 |
| Autistic person in family | 23 (22.3) | 14 (26.9) | 9 (17.6) | 0.258 |
| Neonatal care | 7 (6.80) | 7 (13.5) | 0 (0.00) | 0.007 |
| Breast-fed | 82 (79.6) | 40 (76.9) | 42 (82.4) | 0.494 |
| Appetite | ||||
| High | 28 (27.2) | 13 (25.0) | 15 (29.4) | 0.565 |
| Moderate | 53 (51.5) | 29 (55.8) | 24 (47.1) | |
| Low | 21 (20.4) | 9 (17.3) | 12 (23.5) | |
| Variable | 1 (1.00) | 1 (1.90) | 0 (0.00) | |
ASD, autism spectrum disorder; TD, typically developing children.
Significant difference at p < 0.05. Chi-square (χ2) test.