Table 2

Comparison between EYFSP and SCQ groups

SCQ screen
EYFSP subscore prescreenHigh SCQLow SCQTotal
Group A50%50%78
Group B19%81%78
Total35%65%156
  • Pearson’s χ2(1)=16.3137; p<0.001.

  • Group A are those who score low on the EYFSP subscore prescreen.

  • Group B are those who do not score low on the EYFSP subscore prescreen.

  • High SCQ are those who score at least 12 on the SCQ (potential autism).

  • Low SCQ are those who score less than 12 on the SCQ (no potential autism).

  • EYFSP, Early Years Foundation Stage Profile; SCQ, Social Communication Questionnaire.