- Parental demographics of ASD and GDD Groups.
| Demographics | Autism | GDD |
|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | |
| Age of parents Father | ||
| 20-29 | 5 (1.8) | 6 (2.3) |
| 30-39 | 113 (41.2) | 108 (42) |
| 40-49 | 121 (44.2) | 117 (45.5) |
| ≥50 | 30 (10.9) | 22 (8.6) |
| Deceased | 5 (1.8) | 4 (1.6) |
| Mother | ||
| 20-29 | 34 (12.4) | 47 (18.3) |
| 30-39 | 160 (58.4) | 144 (56) |
| 40-49 | 75 (27.4) | 59 (23) |
| ≥50 | 4 (1.5) | 5 (1.9) |
| Deceased | 1 (0.4) | 2 (0.8) |
| Level of education Less than high school | ||
| Father | 43 (15.8) | 65 (25.3) |
| Mother | 29 (10.6) | 42(16.3) |
| High school or above | ||
| Father | 231 (84.3) | 192 (74.7) |
| Mother | 245 (89.4) | 215 (83.7) |
| Monthly family income | ||
| 100-300 JD | 51 (18.8) | 81 (31.5) |
| 301-500 JD | 157 (57.29) | 130 (50.6) |
| > 500 JD | 66 (24.3) | 46 (17.9) |
| ASD -Autism spectrum disorder, GDD - global developmental delay | ||