Table 1.
Participant Characteristics (n = 69)
| Participant Variable | Number of Participants | Percent of Participants |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| Children (3 to 12 years) | 30 | 43.5 |
| Adolescents (13 to 18 years) | 10 | 14.5 |
| Adults (>18 years) | 29 | 42.0 |
| Autism | ||
| Yes | 21 | 30.4 |
| No/not reported | 48 | 69.6 |
| Level of Intellectual | ||
| Disability (n = 69) | ||
| None | 2 | 2.9 |
| Mild/Borderline | 1 | 1.4 |
| Moderate | 7 | 10.1 |
| Severe | 11 | 15.9 |
| Profound | 32 | 46.4 |
| Unspecified | 8 | 11.6 |
| Intellectual Disability not reported | 8 | 11.6 |
| Genetic/Medical Conditions (n = 27) | ||
| Sensory deficit | 8 | 11.6 |
| Cerebral palsy | 5 | 7.2 |
| Down syndrome | 3 | 4.3 |
| Other genetic or natal syndromes | 6 | 8.7 |
| Disorders | 5 | 7.2 |
| Hydro/microcephalus | 3 | 4.3 |
| Response Category | ||
| Head-directed | 47 | 68.1 |
| Body-directed | 9 | 13.0 |
| Skin-directed | 31 | 44.9 |
| Mouth -directed | 3 | 4.3 |