Box 1. Mapping equation for QOL, ages 2–17 years
-0.1630 + (0.0037*VABS_Communication) + (0.0046*VABS_DailyLivingSkills)+ (0.0010*VABS_Socialization)—(0.005*ADOS) + (0.024*log(IQ))When applying the mapping equation, we assumed NVIQ as a proxy for IQ and VABS-3 subscale scores for VABS-II subscale scores. The intervention effect was added to the 