Table 2 Demographics and clinical characteristics of the population
|  | ASD (n = 39) | Controls (n = 53) |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 13.23 (2.96) | 12.82 (2.49) |
Sex | ||
 Male | 33 (84.6%) | 45 (84.9%) |
 Female | 6 (15.4%) | 8 (15.1%) |
Marital status of parents | ||
 Living as a couple | 31 (79.5%) | 43 (81.1%) |
 Separated | 8 (20.5%) | 10 (18.9%) |
Type of school | ||
 Mainstream with a school aid | 28 (71.8%) |  |
 Mainstream in a specialised classroom | 22 (56.4%) |  |
ADHD comorbidity | 21 (53.8%) | Â |
Intelligence quotient | ||
 Verbal comprehension index | 92.74 (25.45) |  |
 Fluid reasoning index | 94.18 (14.66) |  |
SRS (T-score) | 76.50 (10.71) | Â |