Table 2.
Characteristics of ASD group versus non-ASD group
| ASD (n = 63) | Non-ASD (n = 29) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sex: male | 36 (57%) | 17 (58%) |
| Age: M (SD) | 33.68 (12.40) | 33.14 (12.30) |
| ASD severity level according to DSM-5 | ||
| Social communication |
Level 1: 86% Level 2: 12% Level 3: 2% |
|
| Restricted, repetitive behaviors |
Level 1: 79% Level 2: 18% Level 3: 3% |
|
| Other psychiatric diagnosisa | ||
| Depressive disorder | 11 | 10 |
| Anxiety disorder | 6 | 6 |
| ADHD | 2 | 6 |
| Personality disorder | 3 | 3 |
| Substance-related & addictive disorder | 1 | 2 |
| Dissociative disorder | 0 | 1 |
| No psychiatric disorder | 0 | 1 |
There was no statistical significant difference between the two research groups with regard to sex ratio or age
aIn some cases participants had more than one diagnosis