Autism Quiz For Yourself

This quick Autism Quiz may help to measure if you, anyone you may know, or your child has any autism-related traits based on your own self-assessment or your observations of the person. This quiz may also help you to figure out if you or someone you know, may benefit from being evaluated for Autism Spectrum Disorder by a qualified healthcare professional or specialist.

Disclaimer:  This online screening is not a diagnostic tool. Only a trained Health Care Professional specializing in Autism can do a formal diagnosis of the Autism Spectrum Disorder and determine the next best steps for you. 

For Myself

Instructions: Click on the start button, read each of the 16 statements carefully and select the best and closest possible answer:

Strongly agree,

Slightly agree,

Slightly disagree

Definitely disagree.

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1. When talking to people, I find it difficult to always understand what people are feeling and thinking

2 / 16

2. I prefer to work alone rather than in groups

3 / 16

3. I struggle to make small talk and to keep conversations flowing

4 / 16

4. I have difficulty in making and keeping friends and feels like high maintenance

5 / 16

5. I struggle to understand what people expect of me and how to react in certain social situations

6 / 16

6. I avoid crowded places and new social settings as that makes me anxious and I prefer my own company

7 / 16

7. I find it hard to read body language and non-verbal communication

8 / 16

8. I find it challenging to identify, explain and regulate my own emotions

9 / 16

9. I struggle to fit in and I often feel like I don’t fit in

10 / 16

10. I spend a lot of time trying to predict situations and people’s behavior and how to react in future situations

11 / 16

11. I insist on specific routines and sameness and that things should be done in a specific way

12 / 16

12. I am very sensitive to people’s moods around me and often feels like I caused, or am responsible for their moods

13 / 16

13. I often develop a special interest and it then becomes the only thing I want to talk about, think about or read about

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14. I am more comfortable focusing on the details than the bigger picture

15 / 16

15. I am sensitive to loud noises and noisy places, or sensitive to touch, or avoid certain clothes or foods and dislike bright lights

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16. Being diplomatic is an effort and I prefer to say things straight as they are