Adult Autism Test - Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ)
Understand how strongly autism spectrum traits show up in adults in this 10-minute assessment.
The AQ is a 50-question screening tool that supports clearer discussion and helps guide next steps and personalized support.
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Once you complete the test, your results are compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Autism Spectrum Quotient (ASQ)
Average
14.1
Normal range
7.6 — 20.7
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50
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Social Skills (SS)
Average
6.4
Normal range
5.1 — 7.7
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0
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10
Majority
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Shifting Attention (SA)
Average
6.4
Normal range
4.7 — 8
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10
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Attention to detail (Atd)
Average
5.1
Normal range
3.7 — 6.4
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10
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Communication (C)
Average
3
Normal range
1.4 — 4.5
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10
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Imagination (I)
Average
4.2
Normal range
2.3 — 6
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0
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10
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this questionnaire measure?
It screens for the presence and intensity of traits commonly associated with autism in adults. It covers social interaction, communication style, attention to detail, and preferences for routines.
Is this a diagnostic tool?
No. It is a screening measure and does not provide a diagnosis on its own. Results are typically used to guide further clinical assessment and discussion.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
The questionnaire contains 50 questions and should take about 10 minutes to complete.
How should the items be answered?
Select the response that best matches your typical behavior across most situations, not on an unusual day. Answer all questions without spending excessive time on any single question.
How are results used in practice?
Scores help identify areas where autism-related traits are more pronounced and where additional evaluation may be useful. They also support structured discussion of strengths, challenges, and support needs.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Adult Autism Test - Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ) - Symptoms and Signs
This self-assessment is used to screen for autistic traits in adults and to quantify the degree of severity. The Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) was developed by Simon Baron-Cohen and Sally Wheelwright.
The assessment consists of 50 questions and is typically completed in about 10 minutes. Questions measure a range of characteristics commonly associated with the autism spectrum, including social interaction and communication style, attention to detail, preference for routines, and related behavioral tendencies. Results are generally interpreted as a trait index and should be considered alongside clinical interviews, developmental history, and other assessment data. The AQ is not intended to establish a diagnosis on its own.
In clinical or research settings, the Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) may support case formulation, inform decisions about the need for further evaluation, and facilitate discussion of strengths and challenges relevant to everyday functioning.
Author: Sally Wheelwright, Simon Baron-Cohen
Literature: Allison, C., Auyeung, B., & Baron-Cohen, S. Toward brief “red flags” for autism screening: The short Autism Spectrum Quotient and the short quantitative checklist in 1,000 cases and 3,000 controls. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. 2012.; Lord, C., Rutter, M., DiLavore, P. C., Risi, S., Gotham, K., & Bishop, S. Autism diagnostic observation schedule, second edition (ADOS-2) manual. Western Psychological Services. 2012.; Constantino, J. N., & Gruber, C. P. Social responsiveness scale, second edition (SRS-2) manual. Western Psychological Services. 2012.
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