Table 1.
Demographics of ASD children.
| ASDa subjects (N = 112) | Non-ASD controls (N = 38) | |
|---|---|---|
| AGE (YEARS) | ||
| Median (range) | 12.3 (2.5–30.3) | 13.4 (3.9–29.7) |
| Mean ± SD | 12.6 ± 5.9 | 13.8 ± 7.2 |
| Gender (M:F and %) | 97:15 (86.6%: 13.4%) | 26:12 (68.4%: 31.4%) |
| Ethnicity | AA 6, Asian 21, Mixed 2, C 83 | Asian 3, Mixed 3, C 32 |
| Cognitive activity < 1% | 83/112 (74.1%) | 0 |
| Disturbed sleep | 34/112 (30.4%) | N/A |
| GI symptoms | 75/112 (67.0%) | Unknownc |
| Seizure disorders | 14/112 (12.5%) | 0 |
| Specific antibody deficiency | 18/112 (16.1%) | 0 |
| Asthmab | 12/112 (10.7%) | Unknown |
| Allergic rhinitisb | 23/112 (20.5%) | Unknown |
a
AA, African American; ASD, autism spectrum disorder; C, Caucasian; N/A, not applicable; SD, standard deviation.
b
Frequencies of asthma and allergic rhinitis are equivalent for those reported in general population.
c
No self-reported GI complaint by non-ASD controls