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The purpose of this study was to empirically derive dimensions of
activity participation among a sample of school-age children with autism spectrum
disorder (ASD; n = 713). Additionally, we examined the associations between
dimensions of activity participation and child characteristics (i.e.,
chronological age, autism severity, gender) and family demographics (i.e.,
maternal education). METHOD. Exploratory factor analysis was used to determine
the factors on the Home and Community Activities Scale (HCAS). Multiple
regression was used to examine the extent to which child characteristics and
family demographics were related to HCAS dimensions. RESULTS. A six-factor model
best characterized activity participation among the school-age children with ASD,
and child characteristics and family demographics were differentially associated
with HCAS dimensions. CONCLUSION. The findings have implications for how
activities may be categorized for children with ASD and suggest that the
frequency of specific activities is affected by child characteristics and
maternal education.
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