Table 1
Characteristics of the Study Sample.
| Mean (SD) | Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Child age, years | 5.9 (1.7) | 2.7–9.4 |
| Child age when beginning rherapy, months | 34 (7.8) | 21–55 |
| Treatment duration, months | 38.9 (20.1) | 4–82 |
| Child intelligence quotient | 84.3 (16.3) | 44–112 |
Table 2
Difference Between the Averages of the Scores on the ABAS-II Self-Care Subscale, the ASDBI Subscales, and the SSP.
| Test | Subscale | T0 | T1 | F | P | η2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABAS-II | Self-Care | 2.1 | 2.2 | 3.169 | .08 | / |
| ASDBI | Hyperactivity | 1.0 | 1.4 | 49.00 | <.01 | .44 |
| Fear of New situations | 0.7 | 0.9 | 11.698 | <.01 | .16 | |
| Sleep Regulation Problems | 0.4 | 0.8 | 15.645 | <.01 | .20 | |
| Moodiness | 0.4 | 0.6 | 11.737 | <.01 | .16 | |
| Irritability | 0.9 | 1.3 | 26.481 | <.01 | .30 | |
| Self-Directed Aggression | 1.6 | 1.7 | 0.219 | .64 | / | |
| Other-Directed Aggression | 0.4 | 0.5 | 3.189 | .08 | / | |
| SSP | Taste/Smell Sensitivity | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.253 | .08 | / |
[i] Note: ABAS-II: Adaptive Behavior Assessment System, Second Edition. ASDBI: Autism Spectrum Disorder Behavior Inventory; SSP: Short Sensory Profile. T0 = February 2020; T1 = April 2020.
Table 3
Difference Between Response Rates to the ASDBI Subscales.
| Subscale | Item | Answer | T0 (%) | T1 (%) | Chi square | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperactivity | Restless | N/A | 61.9 | 38.1 | 20.71 | .001 |
| S/t | 36.5 | 25.4 | ||||
| Oft. | 1.6 | 36.5 | ||||
| Fidgets | N/A | 63.5 | 34.9 | 11.64 | .01 | |
| S/t | 36.5 | 34.9 | ||||
| Oft. | 0.0 | 30.2 | ||||
| Climbs on furniture | N/A | 71.4 | 66.7 | 78.19 | .001 | |
| S/t | 17.5 | 14.3 | ||||
| Oft. | 11.1 | 19.0 | ||||
| Wanders around room | N/A | 60.3 | 49.2 | 53.54 | .001 | |
| S/t | 34.9 | 27.0 | ||||
| Oft. | 4.8 | 23.8 | ||||
| Fear of New Situations | Becomes upset when things don’t occur at their usual times | N/A | 88.9 | 826 | 32.41 | .001 |
| S/t | 9.5 | 11.1 | ||||
| Oft. | 1.6 | 6.3 | ||||
| Resists changing from one activity to another | N/A | 57.2 | 46.1 | 60.39 | .001 | |
| S/t | 36.5 | 34.9 | ||||
| Oft. | 6.3 | 19 | ||||
| Becomes upset when own schedule or order of the routine is changed | N/A | 79.3 | 68.3 | 61.50 | .001 | |
| S/t | 15.9 | 20.6 | ||||
| Oft. | 4.8 | 11.1 | ||||
| Resists changing own location in room | N/A | 81 | 69.9 | 63.91 | .001 | |
| S/t | 12.7 | 19 | ||||
| Oft. | 6.3 | 11.1 | ||||
| Sleep Regulation Problems | Difficulty falling asleep | N/A | 88.9 | 68.2 | 19.70 | .001 |
| S/t | 9.5 | 14.3 | ||||
| Oft. | 1.6 | 17.5 | ||||
| Awakens one or more times at night | N/A | 81.0 | 68.2 | 50.77 | .001 | |
| S/t | 12.7 | 15.9 | ||||
| Oft. | 6.3 | 15.9 | ||||
| Awakens unusually early and stays awake the rest of the day | N/A | 87.3 | 76.2 | 62.26 | .001 | |
| S/t | 7.9 | 12.7 | ||||
| Oft. | 4.8 | 11.1 | ||||
| Difficulty awakening at morning | N/A | 96.8 | 87.3 | 11.28 | .01 | |
| S/t | 3.2 | 7.9 | ||||
| Oft. | 0 | 4.8 | ||||
| Moodiness | Becomes fearful for no reason | N/A | 90.5 | 84.1 | 38.68 | .001 |
| S/t | 9.5 | 11.1 | ||||
| Oft. | 0 | 4.8 | ||||
| Cries for no reason | N/A | 98.4 | 93.6 | / | ns | |
| S/t | 1.6 | 4.8 | ||||
| Oft. | 0 | 1.6 | ||||
| Angry for no reason | N/A | 87.3 | 85.8 | / | ns | |
| S/t | 7.9 | 6.3 | ||||
| Oft. | 4.8 | 7.9 | ||||
| Shift in mood quick | N/A | 76.2 | 66.7 | 56.10 | .001 | |
| S/t | 19 | 19 | ||||
| Oft. | 4.8 | 14.3 | ||||
| Irritability | Cranky | N/A | 63.5 | 38.1 | 34.21 | .001 |
| S/t | 30.2 | 36.5 | ||||
| Oft. | 6.3 | 25.4 | ||||
| Difficult to please | N/A | 79.3 | 69.8 | 53.00 | .001 | |
| S/t | 15.9 | 15.9 | ||||
| Oft. | 4.8 | 14.3 | ||||
| Takes a long time to calm down when upset | N/A | 77.8 | 71.4 | 67.02 | .001 | |
| S/t | 15.9 | 15.9 | ||||
| Oft. | 6.3 | 12.7 | ||||
| Easily frustrated | N/A | 65 | 50.8 | 32.61 | .001 | |
| S/t | 30.2 | 28.6 | ||||
| Oft. | 4.8 | 20.6 |
[i] Note: ASDBI: Autism Spectrum Disorder Behavior Inventory; T0: February 2020; T1: April 2020; N/A: Never/Almost Never; S/t: Sometimes; Oft.: Often.