101-147 101. Do you need to do things yourself in order to remember them? 102. Do you notice patterns in things all the time? 103. Do you often don't know where to put your arms? 104. Do you often feel out-of-sync with others? 105. Do you often have lots of thoughts that you find hard to verbalize? 106. Do you or others think that you have unconventional ways of solving problems? 107. Do you or others think that you have unusual eating habits? 108. Do you pace (e.g. when thinking or anxious)? 109. Do you prefer to do things on your own even if you could use others' help or expertise? 110. Do you prefer to wear the same clothes or eat the same food many days in a row? 111. Do you repeat vocalizations made by others? 112. Do you rock back-&-forth or side-to-side (e.g., for comfort, to calm yourself, when excited or over-stimulated)? 113. Do you see your own activities as more important than other people's? 114. Do you sometimes have an urge to jump over things? 115. Do you sometimes lie awake at night because of too many thoughts? 116. Do you sometimes mix up pronouns and, for example, say "you" or "we" when you mean "me" or vice versa? 117. Do you stutter when stressed? 118. Do you suddenly feel distracted by distant sounds? 119. Do you talk to yourself? 120. Do you tap your ears or press your eyes (e.g., when thinking, when stressed or distressed)? 121. Do you tend to become obsessed with a potential partner and cannot let go of him/her? 122. Do you tend to express your feelings in ways that may baffle others? 123. Do you tend to get so absorbed by your special interests that you forget or ignore everything else? 124. Do you tend to interpret things literally? 125. Do you tend to look a lot at people you like and little or not at all at people you dislike? 126. Do you tend to notice details that others do not? 127. Do you tend to say things that are considered socially inappropriate when you are tired, frustrated or when you act naturally? 128. Do you tend to shut down or have a meltdown when stressed or overwhelmed? 129. Do you tend to talk either too softly or too loudly? 130. Do you wring your hands, rub your hands together or twirl your fingers? 131. Do your feelings cycle regularly between hopelessness and extremely high confidence? 132. Does it feel vitally important to be left undisturbed when focusing on your special interests? 133. Has it been harder for you than for others to keep friends? 134. Has it been harder for you to make it on your own, than it seems to be for most others of the same age? 135. Have others commented or have you observed yourself that you make unusual facial expressions? 136. Have others told you that you have an odd posture or gait? 137. Have you been accused of staring? 138. Have you been bullied, abused or taken advantage of? 139. Have you been fascinated about making traps? 140. Have you have had long-lasting urges to take revenge? 141. Have you taken initiative only to find out it was not wanted? 142. If there is an interruption, can you quickly return to what you were doing before? 143. In a conversation, do you tend to focus on your own thoughts rather than on what your listener might be thinking? 144. In conversations, do you need extra time to carefully think out your reply, so that there may be a pause before you answer? 145. In conversations, do you use small sounds that others don't seem to use? 146. Is it hard for you to see why some things upset people so much? 147. Is your sense of humor different from mainstream or considered odd?
I scored 125. I received a formal diagnosis about a month and a half ago of asd level 1. I couldn't be more relieved. After a lifetime of knowing I'm different I finally have an answer as to why.
51-100 51. Do you find it easier to understand and communicate with odd & unusual people than with ordinary people? 52. Do you find it difficult to describe your feelings? 53. Do you find it difficult to do more than one thing at once? 54. Do you find it hard to be emotionally close to other people? 55. Do you find it hard to recognize phone numbers when said in a different way? 56. Do you find it hard to tell the age of people? 57. Do you find it unnatural to wave or say 'hi' when you meet people? 58. Do you find it very hard to learn things that you are not interested in? 59. Do you find the norms of hygiene too strict? 60. Do you find yourself uncomfortable in romantic situations? 61. Do you get confused by several verbal instructions at the same time? 62. Do you get frustrated if you can't sit on your favorite seat? 63. Do you get very tired after socializing, and need to regenerate alone? 64. Do you have a fascination for slowly flowing water? 65. Do you have a difficulty knowing the right thing to say or do in social situations? 66. Do you have a hard time knowing how much pressure to apply when doing things with your hands? 67. Do you have a monotonous voice? 68. Do you have a tendency to become stuck when asked questions in social situation? 69. Do you have an alternative view of what is attractive in the opposite sex? 70. Do you have an avid perseverance in gathering and cataloguing information on a topic of interest? 71. Do you have a lack of interest for the current fashions? 72. Do you have atypical or irregular sleeping patterns that deviate from the 24-h cycle? 73. Do you have certain routines which you need to follow? 74. Do you have difficulties filtering out background noise when talking to someone? 75. Do you have difficulties imitating & timing the movements of others (e.g., when learning new dance steps or in gym class)? 76. Do you have difficulties judging distances, height, depth or speed? 77. Do you have difficulties with activities requiring manual precision (e.g., sewing, tying shoe-laces, fastening buttons or handling small objects)? 78. Do you have difficulty accepting criticism, correction, and direction? 79. Do you have difficulty describing & summarizing things (e.g., events, conversations or something you've read)? 80. Do you have extra sensitive hearing? 81. Do you have one special talent which you have emphasized and worked on? 82. Do you have poor awareness or body control and a tendency to fall, stumble or bump into things? 83. Do you have problems filling out forms? 84. Do you have problems finding your way to new places? 85. Do you have problems recognizing faces? 86. Do you have problems starting and / or finishing projects? 87. Do you have problems with timing in conversations? 88. Do you have strong attachments to certain favorite objects? 89. Do you have trouble reading clocks? 90. Do you have trouble with authority? 91. Do you have unusual sexual preferences? 92. Do you instinctively become frightened by the sound of a motor-bike? 93. Do you have difficulty knowing when it is your turn to speak when talking on the phone? 94. Do you have difficulty knowing when you are expected to offer an apology? 95. Do you misjudge how much time has passed when involved in interesting activities? 96. Do you mistake noises for voices? 97. Do you mix up digits in numbers like 95 and 59? 98. Do you not fit into the expected gender stereotypes 99. Do you need lists and schedules in order to get things done? 100. Do you need periods of contemplation?
1-50 1. Are you bothered by clothes tags or light touch? 2. Are you easily distracted? 3. Are you poor at interpreting facial expressions? 4. Are you bothered by criticism, correction and direction? 5. Are you hypo- or hypersensitive to physical pain, or even enjoy some types of pain? 6. Are you impatient and have low frustration tolerance? 7. Are you poor at returning social courtesies and gestures? 8. Are you naturally so honest and sincere yourself that you assume everyone should be? 9. Are you often surprised what people's motives are? 10. Are you or have you been hyperactive? 11. Are you prone to getting depressions? 12. Are you sensitive to changes in humidity and air pressure? 13. Are you sometimes afraid in safe situations? 14. Are you somewhat of a daydreamer, often lost in your own thoughts? 15. Are your eyes extra sensitive to strong light and glare? 16. Are your views a lot different from your peer group? 17. As a child, was your play more directed towards, for example, sorting, building, investigating or taking things apart than towards social games with other kids? 18. As a teenager, were you usually unaware of social rules & boundaries unless they were clearly spelled out? 19. Before doing something or going somewhere, do you need to have a picture in your mind of what's going to happen so as to be able to prepare yourself mentally first? 20. Do you easily forget verbal instructions? 21. Do others often misunderstand you? 22. Do people comment on your unusual mannerisms and habits? 23. Do people often tell you that you keep going on and on about the same thing? 24. Do people sometimes think you are smiling at the wrong occasion? 25. Do people think you are aloof and distant? 26. Do recently heard tunes or rhythms tend to stick and replay themselves repeatedly in your head? 27. Do you avoid talking face to face with someone you don't know very well? 28. Do you become frustrated if an activity that is important to you gets interrupted? 29. Do you bite your lip, cheek or tongue (e.g. when thinking, when anxious or nervous)? 30. Do you dislike being touched or hugged unless you're prepared or have asked for it? 31. Do you dislike it when people drop by to visit you uninvited? 32. Do you dislike it when people stamp their foot in the floor? 33. Do you dislike shaking hands with strangers? 34. Do you dislike when people walk behind you? 35. Do you dislike working while being observed? 36. Do you drop things when your attention is on other things? 37. Do you get bored with gossip? 38. Do you dread meeting new people? 39. Do you enjoy mimicking animal sounds? 40. Do you avoid team sports? 41. Do you enjoy walking on your toes? 42. Do you enjoy watching a spinning or blinking object? 43. Do you expect other people to know your thoughts, experiences and opinions without you having to tell them? 44. Do you feel an urge to correct people with accurate facts, numbers, spelling, grammar etc., when they get something wrong? 45. Do you feel an urge to peel flakes off yourself and / or others? 46. Do you fiddle with things? 47. Do you find it difficult to figure out how to behave in various situations? 48. Do you find it difficult to take messages on the telephone and pass them on correctly? 49. Do you find it difficult to take notes in lectures? 50. Do you find it disturbing or upsetting when others show up either later or sooner than agreed?
On the subject of smiling at the wrong times I laugh at the wrong times It can be serious and I laugh out of nowhere That has gotten me in trouble in the past
Thank you, Mark for this!! Your videos do help my wife and me. 121 definite yes and a few that I would answer sometimes to. 82.3% Self diagnosed after seeing some of my traits in a character on a show from about 10 years ago called "Parenthood". First in Max then in the character played by Ray Romano. Did a lot of on-line tests and determined by my wife and kids that I am on the spectrum when it was still called Aspergers. Above average IQ of 137 last time tested but when I tried for a formal diag, was told anxiety and depression was all that was wrong with me and they dismissed me from the office, "our services are no longer needed for you". Boy, did I take that hard.
Went through this with my husband tonight. His score was 63 (yes). *Our son (19) was diagnosed at end August with SPCC (Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder) * I am sure my husband is in line with that also.
I have had a few ASD partners but even if they don't score that high, the differences between us felt like a chasm as I am highly emotionally intelligent and sensitive. That would be seen as needy or 'over-sensitive' or jealous by those not in touch
98, but I always NA questions that involve the word "others." There are no 'others' in my life so there are a quite a few questions (e. g., #21-25 and some in the 100-130 range) that imply some kind of social life and interaction with others that I just don't have. For example, one question asks, "Do you notices details that others don't?" Not sure how to answer these types of questions since I don't spend any time with others and, thus, lack a reference point. It'd be like asking me, "When you go skydiving, do you prefer to pull the rip cord with your right or left hand?" Ummm...I don't skydive so I'd have no way of knowing. Thanks very much for your effort and the videos and the resource links!
93. There were 10-15 questions which are things I used to deal with, but have created tools to navigate them. I have a mental-emotional model of human tendencies which I use to offset problems with social-emotional reciprocity, for example. It's synthetic, but it works well enough.
141/150. Of course, there were the A and B split questions to take into account, which I did not do. Maybe next run through. The result was kind of in keeping from results from Cambriidge Uni Autism tests that I have done over the last decade on and off. I have not been tested by an approved psychologist but have had discussions. Of my descendents over three generations (not including myself), there are 40% ASD L1s. These people excel at medicine or IT. Of the remaining 60%, most are ADHD, again formally assessed. The common thread I have observed over the years has been early identification and tailored instruction for the individual to get the best out of life/living with others and staying the course over the long haul.
I scored 118/147. I am self-diagnosed as of 2023, but this does make me want to look more into formal. But the cost and accessibility to them is troubling. But having a formal diagnosis would help me talk to my siblings about this being a genetic thing. I strongly suspect my 5 year old nephew is AuDHD. It’s hard not knowing how to talk to them about this.
I got 135 out of 147. Diagnosed ADHD as well as OCPD. I guess I’ve always known. What is the benefit of diagnosis? I suppose I’ll then be stupid smart, with no friends, AND a certification stating exactly why that is… I do appreciate the assessment though!
Am 70 female. After researching asd because we highly suspect gr daughter is affected I am almost positive my mother and grandfather was on spectrum. My mother had very high IQ but would have answered yes to almost all of your questions. I as well as my 3 are adhd as well as 6 gr children. How connected is asd & adhd genetically Also the mother of the granddaughter has wondered if she also (besides adhd) might be on the spectrum
I scored 117. Where would I go to get a proper diagnosis? I read that adults don't get diagnosed with autism by a professional. I would love to get a diagnosis, it would answer alot of my questions.
I wonder if there aren’t some differently nuanced questions for females on the spectrum? I’m quite sure my husband is and our daughter. She just went for an assessment and they decided she only had social anxiety. I was informed that autism is “solely a communication disorder.” My understanding is it’s also a neurological experience…. Anyway, as a female, she had lots and lots of communication challenges in elementary school and middle school and has sorted a lot of it out... The psychologist talked to her for one hour… teachers don’t notice anything because she talks to her classmates about her confusions, and she thinks she is supposed to be like an employee at a job and the teachers are her boss. (someone gave her that analogy and she took it literally.) But thanks to people like Mark, there’s enough information for her to realize her assessor isn’t fully up-to-date on females and autism. One word: MASKING. Jeeze.
41. But, some of the yeses are the things my (ADD) wife thinks why I may be ASD. She insists that I need a routine and get “overwhelmed” if it changes. I’ve always have looked at it is yes, I fall into routines, but I don’t get “overwhelmed” per se. I think I try to understand better why circumstances are changing, maybe to develop that picture in my mind dunno, but she interprets my questions as the situation being overwhelming, I think.
You might have ADD as well. There is some overlap to the point where it’s common for ASD folks to get an ADD diagnosis before they finally figure out it’s ASD
I scored a 122. I score very high on all autism tests but any time I hear someone speak about experiences the tests dont cover I cannot relate at all. Its almost like I only have "test autism" it's very confusing.
People without ASD have a sixth sense or way of 'knowing' things about themselves and others, so if you are always confused and don't 'work out' others and their motives then you can rest assured it's ASD traits
101-147
101. Do you need to do things yourself in order to remember them?
102. Do you notice patterns in things all the time?
103. Do you often don't know where to put your arms?
104. Do you often feel out-of-sync with others?
105. Do you often have lots of thoughts that you find hard to verbalize?
106. Do you or others think that you have unconventional ways of solving problems?
107. Do you or others think that you have unusual eating habits?
108. Do you pace (e.g. when thinking or anxious)?
109. Do you prefer to do things on your own even if you could use others' help or expertise?
110. Do you prefer to wear the same clothes or eat the same food many days in a row?
111. Do you repeat vocalizations made by others?
112. Do you rock back-&-forth or side-to-side (e.g., for comfort, to calm yourself, when excited or over-stimulated)?
113. Do you see your own activities as more important than other people's?
114. Do you sometimes have an urge to jump over things?
115. Do you sometimes lie awake at night because of too many thoughts?
116. Do you sometimes mix up pronouns and, for example, say "you" or "we" when you mean "me" or vice versa?
117. Do you stutter when stressed?
118. Do you suddenly feel distracted by distant sounds?
119. Do you talk to yourself?
120. Do you tap your ears or press your eyes (e.g., when thinking, when stressed or distressed)?
121. Do you tend to become obsessed with a potential partner and cannot let go of him/her?
122. Do you tend to express your feelings in ways that may baffle others?
123. Do you tend to get so absorbed by your special interests that you forget or ignore everything else?
124. Do you tend to interpret things literally?
125. Do you tend to look a lot at people you like and little or not at all at people you dislike?
126. Do you tend to notice details that others do not?
127. Do you tend to say things that are considered socially inappropriate when you are tired, frustrated or when you act naturally?
128. Do you tend to shut down or have a meltdown when stressed or overwhelmed?
129. Do you tend to talk either too softly or too loudly?
130. Do you wring your hands, rub your hands together or twirl your fingers?
131. Do your feelings cycle regularly between hopelessness and extremely high confidence?
132. Does it feel vitally important to be left undisturbed when focusing on your special interests?
133. Has it been harder for you than for others to keep friends?
134. Has it been harder for you to make it on your own, than it seems to be for most others of the same age?
135. Have others commented or have you observed yourself that you make unusual facial expressions?
136. Have others told you that you have an odd posture or gait?
137. Have you been accused of staring?
138. Have you been bullied, abused or taken advantage of?
139. Have you been fascinated about making traps?
140. Have you have had long-lasting urges to take revenge?
141. Have you taken initiative only to find out it was not wanted?
142. If there is an interruption, can you quickly return to what you were doing before?
143. In a conversation, do you tend to focus on your own thoughts rather than on what your listener might be thinking?
144. In conversations, do you need extra time to carefully think out your reply, so that there may be a pause before you answer?
145. In conversations, do you use small sounds that others don't seem to use?
146. Is it hard for you to see why some things upset people so much?
147. Is your sense of humor different from mainstream or considered odd?
I scored 125. I received a formal diagnosis about a month and a half ago of asd level 1. I couldn't be more relieved. After a lifetime of knowing I'm different I finally have an answer as to why.
You know, it is amazing how empowering a diagnosis can be.
51-100
51. Do you find it easier to understand and communicate with odd & unusual people than with ordinary people?
52. Do you find it difficult to describe your feelings?
53. Do you find it difficult to do more than one thing at once?
54. Do you find it hard to be emotionally close to other people?
55. Do you find it hard to recognize phone numbers when said in a different way?
56. Do you find it hard to tell the age of people?
57. Do you find it unnatural to wave or say 'hi' when you meet people?
58. Do you find it very hard to learn things that you are not interested in?
59. Do you find the norms of hygiene too strict?
60. Do you find yourself uncomfortable in romantic situations?
61. Do you get confused by several verbal instructions at the same time?
62. Do you get frustrated if you can't sit on your favorite seat?
63. Do you get very tired after socializing, and need to regenerate alone?
64. Do you have a fascination for slowly flowing water?
65. Do you have a difficulty knowing the right thing to say or do in social situations?
66. Do you have a hard time knowing how much pressure to apply when doing things with your hands?
67. Do you have a monotonous voice?
68. Do you have a tendency to become stuck when asked questions in social situation?
69. Do you have an alternative view of what is attractive in the opposite sex?
70. Do you have an avid perseverance in gathering and cataloguing information on a topic of interest?
71. Do you have a lack of interest for the current fashions?
72. Do you have atypical or irregular sleeping patterns that deviate from the 24-h cycle?
73. Do you have certain routines which you need to follow?
74. Do you have difficulties filtering out background noise when talking to someone?
75. Do you have difficulties imitating & timing the movements of others (e.g., when learning new dance steps or in gym class)?
76. Do you have difficulties judging distances, height, depth or speed?
77. Do you have difficulties with activities requiring manual precision (e.g., sewing, tying shoe-laces, fastening buttons or handling small objects)?
78. Do you have difficulty accepting criticism, correction, and direction?
79. Do you have difficulty describing & summarizing things (e.g., events, conversations or something you've read)?
80. Do you have extra sensitive hearing?
81. Do you have one special talent which you have emphasized and worked on?
82. Do you have poor awareness or body control and a tendency to fall, stumble or bump into things?
83. Do you have problems filling out forms?
84. Do you have problems finding your way to new places?
85. Do you have problems recognizing faces?
86. Do you have problems starting and / or finishing projects?
87. Do you have problems with timing in conversations?
88. Do you have strong attachments to certain favorite objects?
89. Do you have trouble reading clocks?
90. Do you have trouble with authority?
91. Do you have unusual sexual preferences?
92. Do you instinctively become frightened by the sound of a motor-bike?
93. Do you have difficulty knowing when it is your turn to speak when talking on the phone?
94. Do you have difficulty knowing when you are expected to offer an apology?
95. Do you misjudge how much time has passed when involved in interesting activities?
96. Do you mistake noises for voices?
97. Do you mix up digits in numbers like 95 and 59?
98. Do you not fit into the expected gender stereotypes
99. Do you need lists and schedules in order to get things done?
100. Do you need periods of contemplation?
1-50
1. Are you bothered by clothes tags or light touch?
2. Are you easily distracted?
3. Are you poor at interpreting facial expressions?
4. Are you bothered by criticism, correction and direction?
5. Are you hypo- or hypersensitive to physical pain, or even enjoy some types of pain?
6. Are you impatient and have low frustration tolerance?
7. Are you poor at returning social courtesies and gestures?
8. Are you naturally so honest and sincere yourself that you assume everyone should be?
9. Are you often surprised what people's motives are?
10. Are you or have you been hyperactive?
11. Are you prone to getting depressions?
12. Are you sensitive to changes in humidity and air pressure?
13. Are you sometimes afraid in safe situations?
14. Are you somewhat of a daydreamer, often lost in your own thoughts?
15. Are your eyes extra sensitive to strong light and glare?
16. Are your views a lot different from your peer group?
17. As a child, was your play more directed towards, for example, sorting, building, investigating or taking things apart than towards social games with other kids?
18. As a teenager, were you usually unaware of social rules & boundaries unless they were clearly spelled out?
19. Before doing something or going somewhere, do you need to have a picture in your mind of what's going to happen so as to be able to prepare yourself mentally first?
20. Do you easily forget verbal instructions?
21. Do others often misunderstand you?
22. Do people comment on your unusual mannerisms and habits?
23. Do people often tell you that you keep going on and on about the same thing?
24. Do people sometimes think you are smiling at the wrong occasion?
25. Do people think you are aloof and distant?
26. Do recently heard tunes or rhythms tend to stick and replay themselves repeatedly in your head?
27. Do you avoid talking face to face with someone you don't know very well?
28. Do you become frustrated if an activity that is important to you gets interrupted?
29. Do you bite your lip, cheek or tongue (e.g. when thinking, when anxious or nervous)?
30. Do you dislike being touched or hugged unless you're prepared or have asked for it?
31. Do you dislike it when people drop by to visit you uninvited?
32. Do you dislike it when people stamp their foot in the floor?
33. Do you dislike shaking hands with strangers?
34. Do you dislike when people walk behind you?
35. Do you dislike working while being observed?
36. Do you drop things when your attention is on other things?
37. Do you get bored with gossip?
38. Do you dread meeting new people?
39. Do you enjoy mimicking animal sounds?
40. Do you avoid team sports?
41. Do you enjoy walking on your toes?
42. Do you enjoy watching a spinning or blinking object?
43. Do you expect other people to know your thoughts, experiences and opinions without you having to tell them?
44. Do you feel an urge to correct people with accurate facts, numbers, spelling, grammar etc., when they get something wrong?
45. Do you feel an urge to peel flakes off yourself and / or others?
46. Do you fiddle with things?
47. Do you find it difficult to figure out how to behave in various situations?
48. Do you find it difficult to take messages on the telephone and pass them on correctly?
49. Do you find it difficult to take notes in lectures?
50. Do you find it disturbing or upsetting when others show up either later or sooner than agreed?
On the subject of smiling at the wrong times I laugh at the wrong times
It can be serious and I laugh out of nowhere
That has gotten me in trouble in the past
Just 5 of those I don't do
Thank you, Mark for this!!
Your videos do help my wife and me.
121 definite yes and a few that I would answer sometimes to. 82.3%
Self diagnosed after seeing some of my traits in a character on a show from about 10 years ago called "Parenthood". First in Max then in the character played by Ray Romano. Did a lot of on-line tests and determined by my wife and kids that I am on the spectrum when it was still called Aspergers. Above average IQ of 137 last time tested but when I tried for a formal diag, was told anxiety and depression was all that was wrong with me and they dismissed me from the office, "our services are no longer needed for you". Boy, did I take that hard.
Pretty sure my husband would answer no to many of these that I would answer yes to if I were doing it for him!
well that would be typical wouldn't it!
I scored 132 out of 147 - 89.8%. I was diagnosed 2.5 years ago.
Went through this with my husband tonight. His score was 63 (yes).
*Our son (19) was diagnosed at end August with SPCC (Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder) * I am sure my husband is in line with that also.
I have had a few ASD partners but even if they don't score that high, the differences between us felt like a chasm as I am highly emotionally intelligent and sensitive. That would be seen as needy or 'over-sensitive' or jealous by those not in touch
98, but I always NA questions that involve the word "others." There are no 'others' in my life so there are a quite a few questions (e. g., #21-25 and some in the 100-130 range) that imply some kind of social life and interaction with others that I just don't have. For example, one question asks, "Do you notices details that others don't?" Not sure how to answer these types of questions since I don't spend any time with others and, thus, lack a reference point. It'd be like asking me, "When you go skydiving, do you prefer to pull the rip cord with your right or left hand?" Ummm...I don't skydive so I'd have no way of knowing. Thanks very much for your effort and the videos and the resource links!
If it's an NA then it's a definite YES
Probably a yes for NA… 🙏
93. There were 10-15 questions which are things I used to deal with, but have created tools to navigate them. I have a mental-emotional model of human tendencies which I use to offset problems with social-emotional reciprocity, for example. It's synthetic, but it works well enough.
I got 92 out of 147. I wish I could get an actual diagnosis at my age (I'm 42 years old, socially frustrated, academically gifted).
Very interesting, thank you for sharing. 138 yeses. Self diagnosed about 10 years ago, have only told my husband, not that it came as a surprise 😅.
Thanks for sharing!!
Yay! Someone else scored 138….don’t feel quite as bad lol.
Thanks Mark, this is the most comprehensive list I've seen.
Glad it was helpful!
I agree! Thank you for sharing!
141/150. Of course, there were the A and B split questions to take into account, which I did not do. Maybe next run through. The result was kind of in keeping from results from Cambriidge Uni Autism tests that I have done over the last decade on and off. I have not been tested by an approved psychologist but have had discussions. Of my descendents over three generations (not including myself), there are 40% ASD L1s. These people excel at medicine or IT. Of the remaining 60%, most are ADHD, again formally assessed. The common thread I have observed over the years has been early identification and tailored instruction for the individual to get the best out of life/living with others and staying the course over the long haul.
This was a great set of questions. I got 78. At least it gives me something to work with.
I scored 125, at 65, in retrospect my life makes more sense
I scored 118/147. I am self-diagnosed as of 2023, but this does make me want to look more into formal. But the cost and accessibility to them is troubling. But having a formal diagnosis would help me talk to my siblings about this being a genetic thing. I strongly suspect my 5 year old nephew is AuDHD. It’s hard not knowing how to talk to them about this.
We can hit the pause button. 🤗
How do you get an accurate response on this questionnaire or any ASD diagnosis for an adult with very limited self-awareness ?
I got 135 out of 147. Diagnosed ADHD as well as OCPD. I guess I’ve always known. What is the benefit of diagnosis? I suppose I’ll then be stupid smart, with no friends, AND a certification stating exactly why that is… I do appreciate the assessment though!
Yes to the first 30 so far...
Scored 109 but wasn't certain how to answer some questions.
I hear you just fine.
Am 70 female. After researching asd because we highly suspect gr daughter is affected I am almost positive my mother and grandfather was on spectrum. My mother had very high IQ but would have answered yes to almost all of your questions. I as well as my 3 are adhd as well as 6 gr children. How connected is asd & adhd genetically
Also the mother of the granddaughter has wondered if she also (besides adhd) might be on the spectrum
What about frequent job change? Ability to get a lot done in less time than others? or get a job done in 1/6 the time?
I scored 117. Where would I go to get a proper diagnosis? I read that adults don't get diagnosed with autism by a professional. I would love to get a diagnosis, it would answer alot of my questions.
I scored myself at 105, my wife scored me at 110.
Some of these symptoms sound like ADHD. I have ADD. I’m certain my husband is ASD but I feel frightened to tell him.,
I wonder if there aren’t some differently nuanced questions for females on the spectrum? I’m quite sure my husband is and our daughter. She just went for an assessment and they decided she only had social anxiety. I was informed that autism is “solely a communication disorder.” My understanding is it’s also a neurological experience….
Anyway, as a female, she had lots and lots of communication challenges in elementary school and middle school and has sorted a lot of it out... The psychologist talked to her for one hour… teachers don’t notice anything because she talks to her classmates about her confusions, and she thinks she is supposed to be like an employee at a job and the teachers are her boss. (someone gave her that analogy and she took it literally.)
But thanks to people like Mark, there’s enough information for her to realize her assessor isn’t fully up-to-date on females and autism. One word: MASKING.
Jeeze.
Scored 102 -147, but there's a few more I could add that are not there, is that low? I can't deal with percentages (or math in any way actually)
Hi Mark,
Which questionnaire is this?
Hmmmm, only 44 yes's for me... I may be the neurotypical of the relationship, lol
Yeses, no apostrophe. My ASD jumped on this one, sorry 😞
41. But, some of the yeses are the things my (ADD) wife thinks why I may be ASD.
She insists that I need a routine and get “overwhelmed” if it changes. I’ve always have looked at it is yes, I fall into routines, but I don’t get “overwhelmed” per se.
I think I try to understand better why circumstances are changing, maybe to develop that picture in my mind dunno, but she interprets my questions as the situation being overwhelming, I think.
You might have ADD as well. There is some overlap to the point where it’s common for ASD folks to get an ADD diagnosis before they finally figure out it’s ASD
Note for myself: I've got 85 out of the first 100.
Where is the key for results once we have the number??Thanks.
I am about 40%
137/147
I scored a 122. I score very high on all autism tests but any time I hear someone speak about experiences the tests dont cover I cannot relate at all. Its almost like I only have "test autism" it's very confusing.
People without ASD have a sixth sense or way of 'knowing' things about themselves and others, so if you are always confused and don't 'work out' others and their motives then you can rest assured it's ASD traits
97/147 = 66%
I scored 29. What does that mean?
So far, I’m 65 out of 75
Thank you for this.......❤
Always welcome
Can you have alexithymia without ASD?
105 ….. perhaps on the cusp ?
135. Whew…
I do like setting traps in video games ;-)
👍
118/147
Edit: Make that 119
130/147
100%
142 is that worded correctly?
Yes