Table 1.
Participant Characteristics.
| ASD (n = 23) | TD (n = 20) | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (mean) | 11.6 (2.0) | 12.7 (2.1) | 0.10 |
| Gender (%male) | 91.3 | 90 | 1 |
| Standard Nonverbal IQ | 103.3 (11.9) | 112.7 (17.6) | 0.05 |
| Medications (%yes) * | 39 | 0 | 0.004 |
| CSHQ total score | 49.2 (8.8) | 39.9 (4) | <0.0005 |
| CBCL internalizing behaviors | 62.7 (11.3) | 45.0 (9.7) | <0.0005 |
| CBCL externalizing behaviors | 53.9 (10.1) | 43.6 (9.2) | 0.001 |
| CBCL total score | 62.9 (8.6) | 41.1 (10.9) | <0.001 |
* Any medications refers to any medications or substances used by participants including stimulants, antidepressants, clonidine, or melatonin. Mean (±SD) or frequency in percentage presented. CSHQ = Children’s Sleep Habits Questionnaire; CBCL = Children’s Behavioral Checklist. Bolded p-values represent significance p < 0.05.