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Autism Quiz: Do I Have Autism?
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Medically reviewed by Jeffrey Ditzell, DO — By Christina Ward — Updated on Apr 12, 2021
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects the way a person thinks, behaves, and communicates.
While children are typically screened for autism symptoms as early as 18 months, it can be diagnosed later in older children, adolescents, and even adults.
This brief, time-saving test is designed for anyone who thinks they might benefit from an autism screening or evaluation.
The items below will help you determine whether you may need an in-depth evaluation including screening tools, parental or family insight, and clinical observations.
A mental health professional can also help figure out if your symptoms might be a sign of another mental health condition and recommend treatment if needed.
This online screening is not a definitive tool. It will not conclusively guarantee that you have autism.
However, it will measure if you have any autism-related traits, based on your own self-assessment.
Only a trained medical professional, such as a doctor or mental health professional, can help you determine the next best steps for you.
This free autism quiz was adapted from the Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire (ASSQ) designed to screen for the possibility of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
This is not a diagnostic tool and should be considered for personal use only. An accurate diagnosis can be made only through a clinical evaluation. If you think you might have ASD, consider speaking with a primary care doctor, psychiatrist or another mental health professional. They can perform a clinical evaluation that includes screening tools, parental or family insight, and clinical observations to arrive at the most accurate diagnosis.
Instructions
The items below refer to your preferences and behaviors over the course of your life. For the results of this quiz to be most accurate, try to be as honest as possible in your responses.
This online screening is not a diagnostic tool. Only a trained medical professional, like a doctor or mental health professional, can help you determine the next best steps for you.
Ready to start therapy? Our Find a Therapist resource may help.
Last medically reviewed on April 11, 2021
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This free autism test was adapted from the Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire (ASSQ) designed to screen the possibility of ASD, and is for personal use only. This is not a diagnostic tool. An accurate diagnosis can only be made through clinical evaluation. This autism test is for personal use only.
Are expressions like “Curiosity killed the cat” or “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch” odd to you?
Very Often
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Do you enjoy inventing your own words and expressions that might seem quirky to others?
Very Often
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Do you prefer to play individual games and sports like golf, where everyone works for themselves, instead of team sports and games where everyone works toward a common goal?
Very Often
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Think about your daily routine.
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Very Often
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Do your family members lovingly refer to you as the “eccentric professor” of the family?
Very Often
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Never
Do you prefer to read non-fiction over fiction books?
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Never
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Never
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Never
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Never
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Often
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Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Are you always bumping into things, or tripping over your own feet?
Very Often
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Are you always the first one to notice when a friend has gotten a haircut or made a small change to their appearance?
Very Often
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
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A diagnostic test that allows you to independently track the dynamics of a child's development - NGO of assistance to children with ASD "Contact"
ATEC Autism Test to assess progress and identify problems
The Autism Test, ATEK, is used to assess progress in children with autism.
Scoring is automatic.
I. Speech/Language/Communication Skills
| 1. Knows own name: YesSometimesNo | 2. Responds to 'no' or 'stop': YesSometimesNo |
| 3. Can execute some commands: YesSometimesNo | 4. Can say one word: YesSometimesNo |
| 5. Can say 2 words in a row: YesSometimesNo | 6. Can say 3 words in a row: YesSometimesNo |
| 7. Knows 10 or more words: YesSometimesNo | 8. Uses sentences of 4 or more words in speech: YesSometimesNo |
| 9. Explains what he/she wants: YesSometimesNo | 10. Asks meaningful questions: YesSometimesNo |
| 11. Speech is most often meaningful/logical: YesSometimesNo | 12. Often uses sentences arranged in a logical sequence: YesSometimesNo |
| 13. Maintains a conversation: YesSometimesNo | 14. Has normal communication skills for her age: YesSometimesNo |
II. Socialization
| 1. Seems to be in a shell - you can't reach him/her: YesSometimesNo | 2. Ignores other people: YesSometimesNo |
| 3. Doesn't pay much attention when he/she is spoken to: YesSometimesNo | 4. Not willing to work together: YesSometimesNo |
| 5. No eye contact: YesSometimesNo | 6. Prefers to be alone: YesSometimesNo |
| 7. Shows no affection: YesSometimesNo | 8. Doesn't greet parents: YesSometimesNo | nine0019
| 9. Avoids contact with others: YesSometimesNo | 10. No simulation: YesSometimesNo |
| 11. Dislikes touching/hugs: YesSometimesNo | 12. Not divided, no pointing gesture: YesSometimesNo |
| 13. Does not wave goodbye: YesSometimesNo | 14. Naughty/Naughty: YesSometimesNo |
| 15. Has fits of anger, irritability: YesSometimesNo | 16. Lack of friends/no company: YesSometimesNo |
| 17. Rarely smiles: YesSometimesNo | 18. Doesn't understand other people's feelings: YesSometimesNo |
| 19. Indifferent if sympathy is expressed to him: YesSometimesNo | 20. Does not respond to parental care: YesSometimesNo |
III. Sensory/Cognitive Skills
| 1. Responds to own name: YesSometimesNo | 2. Responds to praise: YesSometimesNo |
| 3. Looks at people and animals: YesSometimesNo | 4. Looks at pictures (and TV): YesSometimesNo |
| 5. Can draw, paint, craft: YesSometimesNo | 6. Plays with toys correctly: YesSometimesNo |
| 7. Facial expression appropriate to the situation: YesSometimesNo | 8. Understands what is happening on the TV screen: YesSometimesNo |
| 9. Understands explanations: YesSometimesNo | 10. Is aware of the environment: YesSometimesNo |
| 11. Recognizes danger: YesSometimesNo | 12. Shows imagination: YesSometimesNo |
| 13. Shows initiative: YesSometimesNo | 14. Knows how to dress himself: YesSometimesNo |
| 15. Shows curiosity, interest: YesSometimesNo | 16. Courageous - explores surroundings: YesSometimesNo |
| 17. Adequately perceives the environment, does not withdraw into himself: YesSometimesNo | 18. Looks where others are looking: YesSometimesNo |
IV. Health / Growth / Behavior
| 1. Bedwetting: Not a problem Mild problem Medium problem Serious problem | 2. Wetting in pants/diapers: Not a problem Mild problem Medium problem Serious problem |
3. Pooping in pants/diapers: No problem Mild problem Medium problem Serious problem | 4. Diarrhea: Not a problem Mild problem Medium problem Serious problem |
| 5. Constipation: Not a problem Mild problem Medium problem Serious problem | 6. Sleep problems: Not a problem Mild problem Medium problem Serious problem |
| 7. Eating too much/too little: Not a problem Mild problem Medium problem Serious problem | 8. Eats a very limited set of foods: No problem Mild problem Medium problem Serious problem |
| 9. Hyperactivity: Not a problem Mild problem Medium problem Serious problem | 10. Apathy: No problem Mild problem Medium problem Serious problem |
| 11. Hits or injures himself: No problem Minor problem Medium problem Serious problem | 12. Hitting or injuring others: No problem Minor problem Medium problem Serious problem |
| 13. Breaks and throws everything around: No problem Minor problem Medium problem Serious problem | 14. Sound Sensitivity: No Problem Mild Problem Moderate Problem Serious Problem |
| 15. Anxiety/fear: Not a problem Mild problem Medium problem Serious problem | 16. Depression/tears: No problem Mild problem Medium problem Serious problem |
| 17. Seizures: No problem Mild problem Medium problem Serious problem | 18. Obsessive Speech: Not a Problem Mild Problem Medium Problem Serious Problem |
| 19. Same procedure: No problem Mild problem Medium problem Serious problem | 20. Screams and Shouts: No Problem Minor Problem Medium Problem Serious Problem |
| 21. Need for uniformity: Not a problem Mild problem Medium problem Serious problem | 22. Persistent agitation: No problem Mild problem Medium problem Serious problem |
| 23. Insensitivity to pain: No problem Mild problem Medium problem Serious problem | 24. Concentration on certain subjects/topics: Not a problem Mild problem Medium problem Serious problem |
25. Repetitive movements: Not a problem Mild problem Medium problem Serious problem |
Outcome scale:
- 10-15 non autistic child, completely normal, well developed child
- 16-30 non-autistic child, slight developmental delay
- 31-40 mild or moderate autism
- 41-60 moderate autism
- 61 and above severe autism
The ATEC test is not a diagnostic test, but serves to evaluate progress. The test is not intended to confirm the presence of autism, for an accurate diagnosis, you must contact a specialist.
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Childhood autism
Pervasive (general) developmental disorder characterized by disturbances in social interaction and communication, as well as the presence of stereotypes and limited interests. This disorder manifests itself at an early age (up to three years). nine0003
In countries using the ICD-10, the diagnosis of childhood autism" is still relevant, while in the DSM-5 it is included in the diagnosis of "disorder autism spectrum"
Autism (autism spectrum disorder, ASD) is a neurological disorder development with a variety of symptoms.
Modified Autism Screening Test for Children, Revised (M-CHAT-R)
Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers- Revised, M-CHAT-R nine0003
Screening A Level I Risk Assessment Tool for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in a child between the ages of 16 and 30 months. Consists of 20 questions can be answered by both the parent and any other adult in close contact with child. The survey can be conducted both in person and over the phone. or even online. This questionnaire is considered the most studied and effective a level I screening tool for ASD risk assessment. nine0003
To take the test to determine the risk of autism in a child, be sure to contact your clinic.
You can familiarize yourself with the test and pre-pass it at the link . You you can take the online version of the M-CHAT-R questionnaire, which allows you to determine the risk of autism in a child aged 16-30 months.
It consists of 20 questions for parents. It usually takes a few minutes to answer questions. For passing test, follow the active link above or click on the banner: nine0003
Video about identifying signs of autism in a child: "Watch the child"
List useful online resources on autism:
http://test-autism.mz73.ru/ - autism risk test in a child aged 16-30 months.
https://autismregions.ru/ - information resource about autism in children from the Association organizations created by parents and relatives of children with ASD. nine0003
http://infoset.autism.help/ - site "autism is" information resource about autism in children.
https://mentalpfo.ru/ - website of the autonomous non-profit organization "Privolzhsky Mental Health Center", the organization was established in 2019 on the basis of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “Privolzhsky Research Medical University” with the aim of developing a system of comprehensive care for people with ASD and other mental disorders.
