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Online Autism Spectrum Test – Take the AQ Quiz

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Autism Spectrum Screening Test for Adults

⏱️ 5-7 Minutes
📝 20 Questions

This screening test is based on the validated Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ), developed by leading autism researchers at the Cambridge Autism Research Centre. It assesses traits commonly associated with autism spectrum conditions in adults.

Please note: This is a screening tool, not a diagnostic instrument. Results provide insight into autistic traits but cannot replace a professional evaluation.

Question 0 of 20
1. I often notice small sounds when others do not
2. I usually concentrate more on the whole picture, rather than the small details
3. I find it easy to do more than one thing at once
4. If there is an interruption, I can switch back to what I was doing very quickly
5. I find it easy to read between the lines when someone is talking to me
6. I know how to tell if someone listening to me is getting bored
7. When I’m reading a story, I find it difficult to work out the characters’ intentions
8. I like to collect information about categories of things (e.g., types of cars, birds, trains, plants)
9. I find it easy to work out what someone is thinking or feeling just by looking at their face
10. I find it difficult to work out people’s intentions
11. I really enjoy social occasions and meeting new people
12. I find it hard to make new friends
13. I would rather go to a library than to a party
14. I find making up stories easy
15. I find myself drawn more strongly to people than to things
16. I tend to have very strong interests, which I get upset about if I can’t pursue
17. I enjoy social chitchat and small talk
18. When I talk, it isn’t always easy for others to get a word in edgewise
19. I am fascinated by numbers and patterns
20. When I’m in a social situation, I often find it difficult to think of things to talk about
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Important Disclaimer: This screening tool is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have concerns about autism spectrum disorder, please consult with a qualified healthcare professional or psychologist who specializes in autism assessment. Only a trained clinician can provide an accurate diagnosis through comprehensive evaluation.

References

Baron-Cohen, S., Wheelwright, S., Skinner, R., Martin, J., & Clubley, E. (2001). The Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ): Evidence from Asperger Syndrome/High Functioning Autism, Males and Females, Scientists and Mathematicians. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 31(5), 5-17.
Allison, C., Auyeung, B., & Baron-Cohen, S. (2012). Toward Brief “Red Flags” for Autism Screening: The Short Autism Spectrum Quotient and the Short Quantitative Checklist in 1,000 Cases and 3,000 Controls. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 51(2), 202-212.
American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). (2021). Autism spectrum disorder in adults: diagnosis and management. Clinical guideline [CG142].
Autism Research Centre, University of Cambridge. (2021). The Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ). Retrieved from https://www.autismresearchcentre.com
Ruzich, E., Allison, C., Smith, P., Watson, P., Auyeung, B., Ring, H., & Baron-Cohen, S. (2015). Measuring autistic traits in the general population: a systematic review of the Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ) in a nonclinical population sample of 6,900 typical adult males and females. Molecular Autism, 6(1), 2.