| AS/HFA group N (%) | Control group N (%) |
---|---|---|
Family status | Â | Â |
    nuclear | 21 (65.6) | 28 (87.5) |
    single parent | 5 (15.6) | 2 (6.2) |
    one step-parent | 6 (18.7) | 2 (6.2) |
High-school education | Â | Â |
    mothers | 20/31 (64.5) | 19/30 (63.3) |
    fathers | 20/30 (66.6) | 17/29 (58.6) |
Gainful employment of parents | Â | Â |
    mothers | 23/31 (74.1) | 28/30 (93.3) |
    fathers | 28/30 (93.3) | 28/29 (96.5) |
On sick leave (for any illnesses) | Â | Â |
    mothers | 3/31 (9.6) | 1/30 (3.3) |
    fathers | 0/30 | 1/29 (3.4) |
Age of parents (years) | Â | Â |
    mothers | 42.4 ± 6.7 | 40.3 ± 5.1 |
    fathers | 45.6 ± 6.9 | 42.7 ± 4.9 |