Table 3. SRS of children with ASD in each group before, during, and after intervention.
| Groups | Pre-intervention, mean (SD) | 4-week intervention, mean (SD) | 8-week intervention, mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trial group’s ASD kids (n=29) | 102.07 (20.52) | 94.35 (21.45)** | 89.97 (21.41)** |
| Control group’s ASD kids (n=26) | 111.92 (23.58) | – | 110.73 (25.50)* |
| Trial group’s mild to moderate subgroup (n=18) | 94.33 (21.65) | 87.22 (19.55)** | 79.28 (18.07)** |
| Control group’s mild to moderate subgroup (n=15) | 104.80 (28.53) | – | 102.60 (29.19)* |
| Trial group’s severe subgroup (n=11) | 114.72 (9.91) | 109.64 (18.33) | 107.46 (13.62) |
| Control group’s severe subgroup (n=11) | 121.64 (8.41) | – | 121.82 (12.66) |
*, P<0.05; **, P<0.01. ASD, autism spectrum disorder; SD, standard deviation; SRS, Social Responsiveness Scale.