Self-assessment

AQ-10 (quick autism screening)

The form is based on AQ-10 – a short, validated screening tool for adults. Answer according to how you usually feel or behave.

Choose the response that best describes how you usually feel or behave. AQ-10 helps identify autistic traits to see if further assessment might be relevant.

Source
Autism-Spectrum Quotient-10 (Baron-Cohen et al., 2001) – short version.
Audience
Adults screening for autistic traits.
Scale
Agree / Slightly agree = 1 point on straight statements. Questions 4 & 7 are reversed: disagreement gives 1 point.

Answer every question. The result is indicative and does not replace a clinical assessment.

AQ-10 – English version
  1. I find it hard to start a conversation.
  2. I often notice small details that others miss.
  3. I find it hard to flow naturally in social interactions.
  4. I find it easy to read other people’s feelings. (reversed)
  5. I focus easily on details rather than the big picture.
  6. I notice small changes in a situation immediately.
  7. I understand other people’s intentions even when they don’t say them directly. (reversed)
  8. People often think I speak in an unusual way.
  9. I prefer to do things the same way every time.
  10. I find it hard to understand social rules.