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Autism
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Autism
I prefer to do things with others rather than on my own.
Autism
I prefer to do things the same way over and over again.
Autism
If I try to imagine something, I find it very easy to create a picture in my mind.
Autism
I frequently get so strongly absorbed in one thing that I lose sight of other things.
Autism
I often notice small sounds when others do not.
Autism
I usually notice car number plates or similar strings of information.
Autism
Other people frequently tell me that what I've said is impolite, even though I think it is polite.
Autism
When I'm reading a story, I can easily imagine what the characters might look like.
Autism
I am fascinated by dates.
Autism
In a social group, I can easily keep track of several different people's conversations.
Autism
I find social situations easy.
Autism
I tend to notice details that others do not.
Autism
I would rather go to a library than to a party.
Autism
I find making up stories easy.
Autism
I find myself drawn more strongly to people than to things.
Autism
I tend to have very strong interests, which I get upset about if I can't pursue.
Autism
I enjoy social chitchat.
Autism
When I talk, it isn't always easy for others to get a word in edgewise.
Autism
I am fascinated by numbers.
Autism
When I'm reading a story, I find it difficult to work out the characters' intentions.
Autism
I don't particularly enjoy reading fiction.
Autism
I find it hard to make new friends.
Autism
I notice patterns in things all the time.
Autism
I would rather go to the theater than to a museum.
Autism
It does not upset me if my daily routine is disturbed.
Autism
I frequently find that I don't know how to keep a conversation going.
Autism
I find it easy to 'read between the lines' when someone is talking to me
Autism
I usually concentrate more on the whole picture, rather than on the small details.
Autism
I am not very good at remembering phone numbers.
Autism
I don't usually notice small changes in a situation or a person's appearance.
Autism
I know how to tell if someone listening to me is getting bored.
Autism
I find it easy to do more than one thing at once.
Autism
When I talk on the phone, I'm not sure when it's my turn to speak.
Autism
I enjoy doing things spontaneously.
Autism
I am often the last to understand the point of a joke.
Autism
I find it easy to work out what someone is thinking or feeling just by looking at their face.
Autism
If there is an interruption, I can switch back to what I was doing very quickly.
Autism
I am good at social chitchat.
Autism
People often tell me that I keep going on and on about the same thing
Autism
When I was young, I used to enjoy playing games involving pretending with other children.
Autism
I like to collect information about categories of things (e.g., types of cars, birds, trains, plants).
Autism
I find it difficult to imagine what it would be like to be someone else.
Autism
I like to carefully plan any activities I participate in.
Autism
I enjoy social occasions.
Autism
I find it difficult to work out people's intentions.
Autism
New situations make me anxious.
Autism
I enjoy meeting new people.
Autism
I am a good diplomat.
Autism
I am not very good at remembering people's date of birth.
Autism
I find it very easy to play games with children that involve pretending.
Autism: Your results
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Below average score
The average score for the original control group of this test was 16.4 and your score is below that. Your results suggest that you show few autistic traits and it is highly unlikely that you are suffering from Autism or Asperger's Syndrome. If you feel, however, that you are not able to function normally in day-to-day life, it may be that you are suffering from a different or related condition. In these circumstances, go and see your GP to discuss these issues further.
Autism can be mild, in which case the impact on daily life is minimal - or it can be so severe that sufferers struggle to function in their day-to-day lives, where the world seems a strange and scary place. There is currently no cure for ASD, but there are a range of treatments that can improve/manage the symptoms.
Autistic Spectrum Disorders have a wide range of symptoms, grouped into three broad categories:
- Problems and difficulties with social interaction, such as a lack of understanding and awareness of other people's emotions/feelings.
- Difficulty with language and communication skills, such an inability to start conversations or take part in them properly (often resulting in interrupting others inappropriately).
- Unusual patterns of thought and physical behaviour – such as making repetitive physical movements (e.g. hand tapping or twisting).
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Average score
The average score for the original control group of this test was 16.4 and your score is roughly in line with this, making it highly unlikely that you are suffering from an autistic spectrum disorder. Follow-up research to the original test indicated that a score like yours of 26 or below effectively discounts the possibility of a diagnosis of autism, but as this test is not diagnostic, only a health professional can draw that conclusion for certain. If you feel that you are not able to function normally in day-to-day life, it may be that you are suffering from a different or related condition. In these circumstances, go and see your GP to discuss these issues further.
Autism can be mild, in which case the impact on daily life is minimal - or it can be so severe that sufferers struggle to function in their day-to-day lives, where the world seems a strange and scary place. There is currently no cure for ASD, but there are a range of treatments that can improve/manage the symptoms.
Autistic Spectrum Disorders have a wide range of symptoms, grouped into three broad categories:
- Problems and difficulties with social interaction, such as a lack of understanding and awareness of other people's emotions/feelings.
- Difficulty with language and communication skills, such an inability to start conversations or take part in them properly (often resulting in interrupting others inappropriately).
- Unusual patterns of thought and physical behaviour – such as making repetitive physical movements (e.g. hand tapping or twisting).
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Above average score, but below the threshold
You scored slightly higher than average on this test, but are still below the threshold of 32 points that would likely indicate an autistic spectrum disorder. Just because you have scored higher than average, it does not mean that you are likely to be autistic - many people who score highly have no problems functioning in their day-to-day lives. This can be because of a good match with their chosen career (anecdotally, mathematicians and computer scientists score higher in this AQ test) or because they have a supportive family/social network that prevents any secondary problems occurring. If you feel that you are not able to function normally in day-to-day life, it may be worth talking to your GP about these test results.
Autism can be mild, in which case the impact on daily life is minimal - or it can be so severe that sufferers struggle to function in their day-to-day lives, where the world seems a strange and scary place. There is currently no cure for ASD, but there are a range of treatments that can improve/manage the symptoms.
Autistic Spectrum Disorders have a wide range of symptoms, grouped into three broad categories:
- Problems and difficulties with social interaction, such as a lack of understanding and awareness of other people's emotions/feelings.
- Difficulty with language and communication skills, such an inability to start conversations or take part in them properly (often resulting in interrupting others inappropriately).
- Unusual patterns of thought and physical behaviour – such as making repetitive physical movements (e.g. hand tapping or twisting).
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A higher than average score that is above the clinical threshold
80% of those diagnosed with autism or a related disorder scored 32 or above in this test like you, but that score doesn't mean you definitely have autism. Many people who score highly have no problems functioning in their day-to-day lives. This can be because of a good match with their chosen career (anecdotally, mathematicians and computer scientists score higher in this AQ test) or because they have a supportive family /social network that prevents any secondary problems occurring. If you feel that you are not able to function normally in day-to-day life, it is probably worth talking to your GP about these test results.
Autism can be mild, in which case the impact on daily life is minimal - or it can be so severe that sufferers struggle to function in their day-to-day lives, where the world seems a strange and scary place. There is currently no cure for ASD, but there are a range of treatments that can improve/manage the symptoms.
Autistic Spectrum Disorders have a wide range of symptoms, grouped into three broad categories:
- Problems and difficulties with social interaction, such as a lack of understanding and awareness of other people's emotions/feelings.
- Difficulty with language and communication skills, such an inability to start conversations or take part in them properly (often resulting in interrupting others inappropriately).
- Unusual patterns of thought and physical behaviour – such as making repetitive physical movements (e.g. hand tapping or twisting).
Further information
- The Autism Research Centre (This link opens in a new window)
- NHS - Autistic Spectrum Disorder (This link opens in a new window)
- Embarrassing Bodies: Autism (This link opens in a new window)
- The National Autistic Society (This link opens in a new window)
- Autism UK (This link opens in a new window)
- Autistica (This link opens in a new window)
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Autism
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Highest scoring occupation Engineering
Lowest scoring occupation Teaching
Average regional scores
The percentage of people who scored in the "high" range for regions of the United Kingdom were ranked against each other. From lowest to highest: Wales, Northern Ireland, Northern England, Scotland, Southern England
How many of each age group scored High?
Age ranges: 18-30, 31-35, 36-40, 41-45, 46-50, 56-60, 61+42.1% of people in the 18-30 range scored in the "high" range40.4% of people in the 31-35 range scored in the "high" range40.4% of people in the 36-40 range scored in the "high" range39.9% of people in the 41-45 range scored in the "high" range38.9% of people in the 46-50 range scored in the "high" range38.0% of people in the 51-55 range scored in the "high" range37.9% of people in the 56-60 range scored in the "high" range36.5% of people in the 61-120 range scored in the "high" rangeUnfortunately we're having trouble loading the nation's results at the moment.
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