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 score 205, the questions are too black or white, things like “can you tell the emotions of others?” If they are crying then I would say they are unhappy, if laughing then the opposite. I’m not emotionally bothered by what the person is displaying, perhaps that would be a better question. I noticed that a lot of the questions are very similar, just worded slightly differently. The answers that,” it’s only true to me now as an adult” are more that I’ve observed others and can give the response that they are expecting. It is often not how I’m actually feeling.