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Table 3 Cortisol levels vs. measures of the SAS and CARS total score

From: Autistic behavior in boys with fragile X syndrome: social approach and HPA-axis dysfunction

 

Baseline

Regulation

Delta

Cortisol

Cortisol

Cortisol

Initial Approach

Physical Movement

–

0.0284b

 

Facial Expression

–

0.0009a

0.0092a

Eye Contact

–

0.0155a

0.0456a

Familiar Approach

Physical Movement

–

–

–

Facial Expression

0.0032a

–

–

Eye Contact

0.0032a

–

–

 

CARS Total Score

–

–

0.0077b

  1. aSignificant direct relationship in typically developing group
  2. bSignificant inverse relationship in FXS + ASD group