Table 5 Characteristics of adolescents with ASD and their caregivers
|  | Adolescents with ASD (n = 24) | Caregivers (n = 24) |
|---|---|---|
Gender | Â | Â |
Female | 5 (20.83%) | 22 (91.67%) |
Male | 19 (79.17%) | 2 (8.33%) |
Age | Â | Â |
10–14 | 12 (50%) |  |
15–17 | 9(37.5%) |  |
18–19 | 3(12.5%) |  |
31–40 |  | 7 (29.17%) |
41–50 |  | 10 (41.67%) |
51–60 |  | 7 (29.17%) |
Education | Â | Â |
Primary school | 5 (20.83%) | 1 (4.17%) |
Secondary school | 15 (62.50%) | 7 (29.17%) |
Vocational Diploma | 1 (4.17%) | 3 (12.50%) |
university | 3 (12.50%) | Â |
Bachelor’s degree |  | 8 (33.33%) |
Master’s degree |  | 5 (20.83%) |
Diagnosis | Â | Â |
ASD | 13(54.15%) | Â |
PDD-Nos | 3(12.5%) | Â |
Asperger | 2(8.33%) | Â |
ASD with ADHD | 4(16.67%) | Â |
ASD with Dysthymia or Depression | 2(8.33%) | Â |
Level of IQ | Â | Â |
70–79 | 5 (20.83%) |  |
80–89 | 7 (29.17%) |  |
90–110 | 9 (37.50%) |  |
111–120 | 3 (12.50%) |  |
Previous experience with social skills training interventions | Â | Â |
No | 11 (45.83%) | Â |
Yes | 13(54.17%) | Â |