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[Self-Test] Autism
Spectrum Disorder in
Adults
By ADDitude Editors Verified
Medically reviewed by John Harrington, M.D.
Updated on March 24, 2022
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Do I Have Autism? A Test for Adults

Awareness of autism spectrum disorder
(ASD) has grown dramatically in recent
years, which reflects an increase in
autism tests and diagnoses — and in the
public’s understanding that, even late in
life, an autism diagnosis can o!er major
benefits and relief. Still, symptoms of
autism — particularly those previously
associated with Aspergers — are still
frequently misdiagnosed as attention
deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),
mood disorders, obsessive compulsive
disorder (OCD), and other related
conditions — leading to poor treatment
and lifelong challenges. If you recognize
yourself or a loved one in the following
descriptions of autism spectrum
disorder, make an appointment with a
health care professional to discuss an
evaluation test for autism.

This free autism test was adapted from

the Autism Spectrum Screening
Questionnaire (ASSQ) designed to screen
the possibility of ASD, and is for personal
use only. This is not a diagnostic tool. An
accurate diagnosis can only be made
through clinical evaluation. This autism
test is for personal use only.

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Thank you for taking the Autism

Symptom Test for Adults

Please share and review these results with your

medical provider. The ADDitude team has also
suggested next steps and further reading below.
Your Score: 23 (Out of 68)
The higher the point total, the greater the likelihood
that you show signs of autism spectrum disorder.

Your Answers to the Autism

Symptoms Test for Adults

Do your family members lovingly refer to you as the

“eccentric professor” of the family?
Answer Provided: O!en
Correct Answer:
Comments Entered:

Do you enjoy inventing your own words and

expressions that might seem quirky to others?
Answer Provided: Very O!en
Correct Answer:
Comments Entered:

Have you always wanted a best friend, but never

found one?
Answer Provided: Sometimes
Correct Answer:
Comments Entered:

When you’re having a conversation with someone,

do you prefer to look at the wall, their shoes, or
anywhere but directly into their eyes?
Answer Provided: Rarely
Correct Answer:
Comments Entered:

Do people say that you speak like a robot?

Answer Provided: Never
Correct Answer:
Comments Entered:

Even when you’re in a quiet place, like the library,

do you find yourself making involuntary noises, like
clearing your throat over and over?
Answer Provided: Never
Correct Answer:
Comments Entered:

Are you really (really) good at a skill like math or

music, but struggle to succeed in other areas?
Answer Provided: Never
Correct Answer:
Comments Entered:

Do you have trouble understanding what people

mean when they say they feel embarrassed for
someone else?
Answer Provided: Never
Correct Answer:
Comments Entered:

Do you talk to friends at a party the same way you

would talk to co-workers in the o!ice?
Answer Provided: Sometimes
Correct Answer:
Comments Entered:

Is your memory like a steel trap, even for facts that

you don’t fully understand?
Answer Provided: Rarely
Correct Answer:
Comments Entered:

Did bullies target you in grade school?

Answer Provided: Rarely
Correct Answer:
Comments Entered:

Do you prefer to play individual games and sports

like golf, where everyone works for themselves,
instead of team sports and games where everyone
works toward a common goal?
Answer Provided: Never
Correct Answer:
Comments Entered:

Are you always bumping into things, or tripping over

your own feet?
Answer Provided: Very O!en
Correct Answer:
Comments Entered:

Think about your daily routine. Would you say you

follow the same schedule every day of the week,
and don’t like unexpected events?
Answer Provided: Sometimes
Correct Answer:
Comments Entered:

Are expressions like “Curiosity killed the cat” or

“Don’t count your chickens before they hatch” odd
to you?
Answer Provided: Rarely
Correct Answer:
Comments Entered:

Do you prefer to read non-fiction over fiction books?

Answer Provided: Never
Correct Answer:
Comments Entered:

Are you always the first one to notice when a friend

has gotten a haircut or made a small change to their
appearance?
Answer Provided: Sometimes
Correct Answer:
Comments Entered:

This screener is designed to determine whether you

demonstrate symptoms similar to those of autism
spectrum disorder (ASD). A high score does not
necessarily mean you have autism or another disorder.
That being said, if your score 51-68, that means you
answered "O!en" or "Very O!en" to most of the
questions and should see a trained health care
professional as there is a possibility that you may be
experiencing symptoms of autism spectrum disorder.
An accurate diagnosis can only be made through
clinical evaluation. This questionnaire was adapted
from the Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire
(ASSQ). It is intended for people ages 18 and older.

Can’t see the autism self-test questions

above? Click here to open this test in a
new window.

Autism Test Next Steps: Autism

Spectrum Disorder In Adults
1. Take the ADHD Test for Adults
2. Read What Does Autism Look Like in
Adults?
3. Read: ADHD and Adult Autism:
Symptoms, Diagnosis & Interventions
for Both
4. Read: How to Get Evaluated for Autism
as an Adult
5. Take This Test: OCD in Adults
6. Get the eBook “The Truth About
Autism in Adults”
7. Listen to the Webinar: “Could I Be on
the Autism Spectrum?”
8. Take This Test The Autism Test from
WebMD
9. Read: Say Goodbye to Aspergers
Syndrome

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