There is still at least one question that asks about what other people think of you. I wish these would be eliminated completely, because for high masking autists they are put in a quandary between answering whether or not they have a tendency to display the behaviour or whether they think that others may, or may not, think that they do. Also, all autists have a certain amount of trouble in divining what other people may be thinking. Stupid waste of a question.
Also the 'rocking' question is too specific. Not all autists rock, I have never rocked, I spin, always have. Even now, if alone with a swivel chair, I will happily spin round and round. The question should have been about rocking, spinning, flapping and other soothing repetitive bodily movements
Retook it and scored 176, so I obviously have some variation in my responses. In the AQ50, I vary between 37 and 42. I think that my interpretation of questions is somewhat variable. I try to be as accurate and honest as possible every time.
Also, all autists have a certain amount of trouble in divining what other people may be thinking.
I always have an huge problem with this question. I am not sure what is exactly being asked of the person being assessed. No one can tell exactly what someone is thinking, it’s not possible. Are all NT’s psychic mediums who can read thoughts?
Also, all autists have a certain amount of trouble in divining what other people may be thinking.
I always have an huge problem with this question. I am not sure what is exactly being asked of the person being assessed. No one can tell exactly what someone is thinking, it’s not possible. Are all NT’s psychic mediums who can read thoughts?
