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 started with the first question (I am a sympathetic person) and I couldn't answer hehe. Am I? This is a hard question. Is it like I'm either sympathetic or empathetic. Can I be both? I guess I have both to some degree.. but, I don't feel like I'm in a position to compare myself to the normal. To me I'm absolutely normal! Self-report is my biggest issue with these tests added to the ambiguity and inaccuracy of possible answers. Also, do I actually remember how I felt and behaved when I was 16? I lacked a lot of self-awarness growing up.. anyhow, I'll try my best to answer it anyway
Ok so 121. I had the test few months back and I think I scored above 120 and less than 130. I did it again today to check how stable my self report is. It is stable but still not completely reliable. I'm also the sort of person who needs 100% sort of precision.