Welcome to our autism quiz, adapted from the Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire (ASSQ). This quiz is designed to help screen for the possibility of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). While it is not a diagnostic tool, it can be used for personal use to help identify potential traits associated with ASD.
This quiz is especially useful for individuals who may have concerns about themselves or their loved ones and would like to learn more about ASD. If you suspect that you or someone you know may have ASD, it’s important to speak with a healthcare professional, such as a primary care doctor, psychiatrist or another mental health professional, who can perform a clinical evaluation to arrive at an accurate diagnosis.
To ensure the most accurate results, be sure to answer each question honestly based on your preferences and behaviors over the course of your life. After completing the quiz, add up the number of times you selected “Most of the time” and “Sometimes” for each question to arrive at your score.
It’s important to note that while this quiz can provide insight into potential traits associated with ASD, it is not a substitute for a clinical evaluation by a healthcare professional. An accurate diagnosis can only be made through a clinical evaluation that includes screening tools, parental or family insight, and clinical observations.
We hope that this quiz provides valuable information for you and your loved ones as you navigate the possibility of autism spectrum disorder.
Instructions:
The items below refer to your preferences and behaviors over the course of your life. For the results of this quiz to be most accurate, try to be as honest as possible in your responses.
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I find it hard to figure out people’s intentions.
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Never
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Sometimes
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I prefer reading books about non-fiction subjects like dinosaurs.
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Never
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New situations make me anxious and nervous.
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Never
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Sometimes
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I can easily recognize patterns in things all the time.
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Never
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Sometimes
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Numbers, dates, or strings of information fascinate me.
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Never
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I like to do things the same way.
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Never
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I would rather hang out alone rather than go to a party with friends.
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Never
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I tend to notice small details that others don’t.
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Never
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Sometimes
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When I’m reading a story, I have a hard time imagining what the characters might look like or figuring out the characters’ intentions.
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Never
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Sometimes
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I find myself drawn more strongly to people than to things or solitary activities (including video games).
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Never
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I enjoy social gatherings and/or find social situations easy.
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Never
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On many occasions, I’ve been told that what I’ve said is impolite, even though I think it is polite.
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Never
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I frequently find it hard to keep a conversation going.
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Never
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Sometimes
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I find it difficult to imagine what it would be like to be someone else.
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Never
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I focus more on the whole picture rather than the small details.
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Never
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I tend to have very strong interests and get upset if I can’t pursue them.
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Never
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When I talk, it isn’t always easy for others to get a word in.
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Never
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When someone is talking to me, I find it easy to “read between the lines” (understand their true feelings or intentions).
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Never
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I find it easy to understand what someone is thinking or feeling just by looking at their face.
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Never
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I often notice small sounds when others don’t.
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Never
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Correct Wrong
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