Free Autism Test for Adults
Wondering if you might be autistic?
Take the free Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) test to explore autistic traits and better understand some of your experiences.
The AQ is a widely used screening questionnaire developed by Professor Simon Baron-Cohen and colleagues at the Autism Research Centre at the University of Cambridge.
The AQ is a screening questionnaire, not a diagnostic test. Your result cannot confirm or rule out autism.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
We get a lot of questions at the site after people take the test. So we thought we would make a list of them to help you get the most out of our site.
What does my Autism Quotient test score mean?
One of the most common questions we receive is:
“What does my score actually mean?”
Generally, a higher AQ score means your answers identified more of the autistic traits measured by the questionnaire.
But there is an important distinction:
A higher score does not mean you have autism.
Likewise, a lower score does not necessarily mean that you are not autistic.
You may have seen references online to an AQ score of 32 or above. This threshold comes from research into the questionnaire, but it should not be treated as an official diagnostic score.
Your result is better thought of as a starting point for further exploration, rather than a verdict.
What should i do after taking the test?
There isn’t one right answer.
For some people, taking the AQ simply satisfies their curiosity.
For others, the result makes experiences throughout their life start to make more sense.
You might choose to:
learn more about autism
reflect on your experiences growing up
read about the experiences of autistic adults
talk to someone close to you
speak with a healthcare professional
consider whether you want a formal autism assessment
You don’t have to decide immediately.
Understanding yourself better can be valuable in its own right.
How do I get an official diagnosis?
The process of getting an official diagnosis is different between adults and children. We have outlined the steps you need to follow in this post about the process.
I think my child has autism. What should i do?
The first thing one should review is the characteristics that appear at certain developmental milestones. You can review the signs of autism in a special guide written by Autism Parenting Magazine. If you believe your child exhibits any of these symptoms you should visit your pediatrician.
Where can I get more information about Aspergers Syndrome?
I think a friend or loved one may have Aspergers. Should I tell them?
This is always a difficult decision to make, but this article should help you make an informed decision.
What is the difference between Autism and Asperger’s?
At the moment this a particularly difficult question because of the recent DSM classification. We wrote a specific post about Autism vs Asperger’s Syndrome.
Where can I get help?
We would always recommend starting out with your medical doctor and asking what support is available in your local country. Following that we recommend reaching out to local Autism and Asperger’s support groups where possible. There are also a couple of forums that we can recommend such as www.wrongplanet.net, where there is a lot of peer support from the community.
Is there any medication I should take?
There is no medication for autism but their is medication for anxiety and many female women that I speak with have found tremendous relief on anxiety meds or ADHD meds depending on the individual so I recommend speaking with a doctor that has experience with ASD patients.
