AQ test

I'm trying to get myself to a point where I can go to the doctor and ask for a referall for a diagnosis. I decided to start by writing down all the reasons I think I am autistic. I wanted to include the AQ test result. I find some of the long AQ test questions (50 questions) difficult to answer.

For example:

  • I would rather go to a library than a party. - I wouldn't want to do either so how can I answer that. I hate parties because they are too social and loud and peopley and often expect dressing up and dancing etc. I hate libraries because they are too quiet and I find it eerie. So how can I answer that question. My answer is I'd rather stay at home.
  • I prefer to do things on my own rather than with others. - It would depend on the situation. I do not like going to new places by myself at all and things I enjoy such as the cinema I'd prefer to go with others. But there are also times that I just need my own company. So again unsure how to answer.
  • I am fascinated by numbers. - I like maths and enjoy challenging maths problems but I'm not sure this would qualify as fascinated?
  • I find it easy to work out what someone is thinking or feeling just by looking at their face. - I can generally tell when people are really happy or angry or upset. But there are some facial expressions I struggle with. Sometimes it's easy to work what someone is feeling and sometimes it really isn't. I do often find myself trying to work out what people are thinking though. So does this mean I disagree.

Having written this I've concluded that I'm probably really over thinking this but I like things to be right. Anyone else had an issue with the AQ test? Any advice?

Parents
  • The test gives a broad range of answers, I think.  A lot of mine were 'Definitely' or 'Definitely Not'.  The ones where it was more problematic, such as those you've mentioned, I answered less definitively.

    There is a shorter test, too.  The AQ 10.  Try that...

    AQ 10 Test

Reply
  • The test gives a broad range of answers, I think.  A lot of mine were 'Definitely' or 'Definitely Not'.  The ones where it was more problematic, such as those you've mentioned, I answered less definitively.

    There is a shorter test, too.  The AQ 10.  Try that...

    AQ 10 Test

Children
  • I just find the slightly agree and slightly disagree a bit weird and cant decide which way to go. I want there to be a middle answer. Either way the score comes over 33 so I don't think I actually need to stress about it. I just want it to be as honest as possible. Just looked at the 10 one. That makes it a lot more definite. There is only one I'm not sure on on that test and that would bring my score down to a 9. Hmmm.