Researchers led by psychologist Dr. Simon Baron-Cohen at Cambridge University's Autism Research Centre created the Autism Quotient or AQ, in an effort to measure the extent of autistic or Asperger's syndrome traits in adults. This is a shortened 10-question form of the original questionnaire. You can find the original, full-form questionnaire here.
Note that the scores of this screening test are not diagnostic and do not diagnose the presence of autism by themselves. We hope you discuss your score with your doctor or health professional.
Read more information at our Autism topic center.
Reference & Credit: C. Allison, B. Auyeung, S. Baron-Cohen (2012). 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 Acad of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
DISCLAIMER: We are not endorsed or associated with the Autism Research Center. They clearly indicate that their tools are posted online for use in academic research purposes. None of them are diagnostic: No single score on any of these tests or questionnaires indicates that an individual has an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
THIS TOOL DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. It is intended for informational purposes only. Never ignore professional medical advice in treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, dial 911.
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