Published on 12, July, 2020
I've finally got my report from my NHS assessment.
It's shorter than I expected. Just a 2 page letter.
However, it does contain my score which was 175 (above the diagnostic threshold of 65).
I found this site which explains the score and gives some averages (+ a link to take the test).
https://embrace-autism.com/raads-r/
So, I was a little above the average for an autistic female.
If anyone would like to share their scores, it would be interesting.
A quote below from my letter:
'completed the RAADS-R: the RITVO Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale –revised: this 80-item diagnostic interview consists of questions designed for individuals with averageIQ and above. This is a population with mild or subclinical ASD and these individuals often escapediagnosis. The RAADS-R was specifically designed to capture that population. Any score of 65 orabove indicates a high likelihood of Autism Spectrum Disorder, provided the clinical presentation isconvergent with this diagnosis'
I scored 196.
I don't really get the way the questions seem to focus on how I was before or after the age of 16. Most of my answers were a or d. I am the same person as I was as a child. Autism is a lifelong condition and doesn't magically disappear at the age of 16.
I guess setting the questions in that way may rule out people whose traits were not present during their early years.
or indicate development of masking. I had 1 question, where I ticked before 16 only and 1 with after 16
Exactly, I feel that this should not receive fewer points as it is just as autistic and even if it means the social skill has been acquired it does not mean that it no longer causes problems as it costs a lot more energy to perform.