Published on 12, July, 2020
So I took the raads test for the first time. First diagnosis appointment is next month. My combined score was 179. Is that high?
I got 194
I don’t suppose it is possible to score higher than average for ASD and not be autisic?
I just got 164, and I have an ASD diagnosis. Like all of these tests, some of the questions are not very well thought out. For example, I am almost phobic about being touched by people I do not know very well, but I enjoy hugging and being hugged by my family and closest friends.
Yes, that was another poor question. Like you, I feel sympathy/empathy, but usually do not know what to do if someone is upset. I recognise it and often feel distress in response, but I would tend to dissect the problem and suggest practical remedies, rather than hug the person and go '"There, there", which is apparently the neurotypical response.