Table 1 Demographic data analysis, both descriptive and comparative, CARS, IQ, and language age in study groups
From: Screening of gastrointestinal symptoms and celiac disease in children with autism spectrum disorder
Variables | Level I ASD (n = 38) | Level II ASD (n = 38) | Level III ASD (n = 38) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Age (month) | 62.4 ± 18 months | 70.8 ± 25.2 months | 60 ± 24 months | 0.071 | |
Gender | Male | 71% (27) | 68% (26) | 71% (27) | 12 |
Female | 29% (11) | 32% (12) | 29% (11) | ||
CARS | 30.2 ± 0.7 | 33.9 ± 1.1 | 40.7 ± 3.1 | ˂ 0.00011 | |
IQ | 77.1 ± 8.7 | 58.4 ± 6.5 | 48.4 ± 82 | ˂ 0.00011 | |
Language age (month) | 21.9 ± 7.1 | 14.4 ± 3.5 | 8.3 ± 1.9 | ˂ 0.00011 | |