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Table 3 Number of children, n (%), with scores for ADHD and autistic traits above validated cut-offs

From: Effect of co-twin gender on neurodevelopmental symptoms: a twin register study

 

ADHD

ASD

Cut-off

≥6

≥12.5

≥4.5

≥8.5

Index twin

F**

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

Female co-twin

137 (7.6)

595 (14.2)

17 (0.9)

125 (3)

40 (2.2)

220 (5.2)

10 (0.6)

58 (1.4)

Male co-twin

247 (5.9)

274 (13)

39 (0.9)

52 (2.5)

81 (1.9)

103 (4.9)

23 (0.5)

25 (1.2)

  1. ADHD and autistic traits measured by the Autism—Tics, AD/HD, and other Comorbidities inventory (A-TAC)
  2. F female index twin, M male index twin
  3. **p = 0.01 for χ 2 analysis between female and male co-twins