Behavioural disturbance and autism
| Symptom | Autistic (n = 30) | Not autistic (n = 11) |
|---|---|---|
| Any symptom of sleep disturbance | 14 (78) | 9 (39)2-150 |
| Current gastrointestinal symptomatology | 14 (78) | 11 (48) |
| Any symptom of hyperactivity | 16 (89) | 14 (61)2-150 |
| Self injury occurring at least occasionally | 15 (83) | 7 (32)2-160 |
| Severe self injury | 7 (39) | 2 (9)2-150 |
| Aggression occurring at least occasionally | 16 (89) | 15 (71) |
| Aggression occurring daily | 14 (78) | 8 (38)2-150 |