Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of the sample and main results.
| ASD | ADHD | Sotos | Rett | TD | F | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | 74 | 51 | 34 | 21 | 40 | ||
| SEX (m/f) | 62/12 | 42/9 | 18/16 | 0/21 | 25/15 | ||
| AGE (M ± SD) | 7.9 ± 3.6 | 11.6 ± 2.2 | 9.9 ± 4.6 | 13.0 ±4.8 | 7.1 ± 3.9 | ||
| IQ (ID/no ID) | 24/50 | 8/43 | 5/12 * | 21 | 40 | ||
| PARENTS’ DISTRESS (PD) M ± SD | 68.63 ± 31.85 | 58.82 ± 24.91 | 71.06 ± 29.69 | 71.48 ± 25.21 | 57.03 ± 28.43 | 2.28 | 0.062 |
| DYSFUNCTIONAL PARENT-CHILD INTERACTION (DPCI) M ± SD | 74.26 ± 25.27 | 78.82 ± 23.55 | 72.09 ± 27.19 | 71.00 ± 24.99 | 51.43 ± 29.24 | 7.15 | <0.001 |
| DIFFICULT CHILD (DC) M ± SD | 76.78 ± 28.09 | 82.84 ± 19.88 | 78.56 ± 27.64 | 76.43 ± 24.19 | 48.45 ± 32.80 | 10.80 | <0.001 |
|
TOTAL STRESS M ± SD |
71.38 ± 29.50 | 76.47 ± 22.03 | 74.44 ± 27.68 | 71.43 ± 23.35 | 50.15 ± 30.0 | 6.28 | <0.001 |
Demographic characteristics of the sample and main results of the Parental Stress Index-Short Form (PSI-SF) are summarized in the table. Mean percentiles are reported for each subscale of the PSI-SF (PD, DPCI, DC). In regards to cognitive functioning (IQ =Intellectual Quotient), the number of individuals affected by Intellectual Disability (ID) and not affected is reported (No ID). Significant differences in PSI-SF subscales between groups are reported in bold. * missing data for 17 Sotos participants.