Table 1 Demographic characteristics of participants (N = 22).

From: Difficulties faced by children with autism spectrum disorders after an earthquake: a study from parents’ perspectives

Characteristic

Category

n

%

Parent gender

Mother

14

63.6

 

Father

8

36.4

Parent age (years)

Range

24–54

Income level

Low

14

63.6

Moderate

6

27.3

High

2

9.1

Child gender

Boy

17

77.3

Girl

5

22.7

Child age (years)

Range

4–18

Type of school attended

Separate special education school

18

81.8

Special education and rehabilitation center

3

13.6

Special education class

1

4.5

Post-earthquake living status

Same house

9

40.9

Relocated within the province

9

40.9

Migrated outside the province

4

18.2

Separation status

Separated from father only

4

18.2

Remained with family

18

81.8

  1. Income status was determined according to the minimum wage paid in Türkiye.