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Table 1 Demographic variables for control subjects and individuals with autism
| Case number | Disorder | Age (years) | Gender | PMI (hours) | Cause of death | History of seizures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | No known disorder | 27 | M | 10 | Multiple injuries | No |
| C02 | No known disorder | 15 | M | 12 | N/A | No |
| C03 | No known disorder | 15 | M | 16 | Multiple injuries | No |
| C04 | No known disorder | 9 | F | 20 | Asthma | No |
| C05 | No known disorder | 20 | F | 19 | Head injuries | No |
| C06 | No known disorder | 20 | M | 22 | Multiple injuries | No |
| C07 | No known disorder | 8 | F | 20 | Traumatic multiple injury | No |
| C08 | No known disorder | 14 | M | 18 | Multiple injuries | No |
| C09 | No known disorder | 12 | M | 19 | Drowning | No |
| C10 | No known disorder | 8 | M | 5 | Cardiac arrhythmia | No |
| C11 | No known disorder | 29 | M | 13 | Traumatic multiple injuries | No |
| C12 | No known disorder | 15 | F | 5 | Chest injuries | No |
| C13 | No known disorder | 14 | M | 16 | Multiple injuries | No |
| Control (n = 13) | 15.8 ± 6.6 | M:F = 9:4 | 15.0 ± 5.6 | |||
| A01 | Autism | 9 | M | 13 | Drowning | No |
| A02 | Autism | 8 | M | 12 | Drowning | No |
| A03 | Autism | 8 | M | 16 | Drowning | No |
| A04 | Autism | 14 | M | 9 | Drowning | No |
| A05 | Autism | 27 | M | 8.3 | Drowning | No |
| A06 | Autism | 16 | M | N/A | Seizures | Yes |
| A07 | Autism | 29 | F | 17.83 | Seizures | Yes |
| Autism (n = 7) | 15.9 ± 8.9 | M:F = 6:1 | 12.7 ± 3.8 | |||
