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Hello and AQ Test

John C

Hello, I’m new here. About a year ago I took the AQ test and scored in the 40’s. I’ve taken it several times since and have gotten lower score but I think the very lowest was 33. What are the chances I’m on the spectrum? The last being 37.  I’m 62yrs old so there is no answer that is going to rock my world as I’m very set in my ways. The cost of a formal diagnosis is more than I’d care to pay. Any sincere input would be appreciated. Thanks, John

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  • Thoes scores are strong indicators of autism. The average neurotypical person would score about 17 tops. By the time you hit the 30s the odds are significant even if this obviously shouldn't be taken as a diagnosis.

    As for an assessment, that's a personal choice. You have a right to ask your GP for a referral, albeit you'll have a long wait on the NHS.

    But many people chose to just scrutinise the criteria for themselves, do some reading and then if they think it fits, self-identify. And that fine too.

  • in reply to Dawn

    Hi Dawn. I’m in the US and as far as I can reckon it would cost around $2700 if my insurance wouldn’t cover it. I think I would do it privately anyway. I think I would want a diagnosis because it would explain SO MUCH! Not to anyone else, but to myself. 

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  • in reply to John C

    I don’t think I’d ever be satisfied with self-diagnosis. At least I would never identify as autistic to others based on that. On the other hand I don’t know that I’d be satisfied with a formal diagnosis either after a lifetime of going things alone. Figuring how to make things work on my own. The camouflage would remain and life would carry on as normal…..for me. The camouflage verbiage is new to me. But it rings a bell.