Table 4.
Study 2: intervention group demographics
| MBSR (n = 28) | Support/Education (n = 27) | Statistics | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | Mean = 30.32 ± 11.74 Range = 18–64 |
Mean = 32.56 ± 14.83 Range = 18–72 |
t(53) = 0.621, p = 0.537 |
| Sex (males/females) | 16/12 | 18/9 | X2(1) = 0.528, p = 0.467 |
| IQ (KBIT-2 composite) | Mean = 101.56 ± 16.33 Range = 70–131 |
Mean = 106.69 ± 16.11 Range = 70–139 |
t(53) = 1.174, p = 0.246 |
| Autism severity (ADOS-2 total) | Mean = 11.86 ±4.09 Range = 8–20 |
Mean = 10.81 ± 3.52 Range = 5–17 |
t(53) = − 1.012, p = 0.316 |
| Education (years) | Mean = 14.25 ± 2.21 Range = 12–19 |
Mean = 15.42 ± 2.86 Range = 12–20 |
t(46) = 1.582, p = 0.121 |