Table 1.
Participant Characteristics
| Participant | Age (years) | Gender | Primary diagnosis | Method of ASD diagnosis | Severity level (SC / RRB) | Race / ethnicity | Primary language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon | 4 | Male | ASD | ADOS-2, CARS-2 | 1 / 1 | Hispanic / Latinx | Spanish |
| Sami | 14 | Male | ASD | ADOS | 2 / 2 | Black / African American | English |
| Sergio | 6 | Male | ASD | DSM-5, ADOS-2 | 2 / 2 | Hispanic / Latinx | Spanish |
| Jackson | 16 | Male | ASD | CARS | 2 / 2 | Asian | English |
| Zane | 12 | Male | ASD | ADOS-2 | 1 / 1 | White | English |
| Lara | 4 | Female | ASD | DSM-5 | 3 / 3 | Asian | English |
| Jamie | 9 | Female | ASD | DSM-5 | 2 / 2 | White | English |
Note. ASD = autism spectrum disorder; SC = social communication; RRB = restricted, repetitive behaviors; ADOS = Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule; CARS = Childhood Autism Rating Scale; DSM = Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders