This self-assessment tool helps measure autistic traits in adults. Please note that this is not a diagnostic tool and should not replace professional medical advice.
1. I prefer to do things with others rather than on my own.
2. I prefer to do things the same way over and over again.
3. If I try to imagine something, I find it very easy to create a picture in my mind.
4. I frequently get so strongly absorbed in one thing that I lose sight of other things.
5. I often notice small sounds when others do not.
6. I usually notice car number plates or similar strings of information.
7. Other people frequently tell me that what I've said is impolite, even though I think it is polite.
8. When I'm reading a story, I can easily imagine what the characters might look like.
9. I am fascinated by dates.
10. In a social group, I can easily keep track of several different people's conversations.
The Autism Spectrum Quotient (ASQ) is a self-administered questionnaire designed to measure autistic traits in adults. The test consists of questions that assess five different areas: social skills, attention switching, attention to detail, communication, and imagination.