Autism Spectrum Quotient The Autism-Spectrum Quotient Test (abbreviated to AQ) is a diagnostic questionnaire designed to measure the expression of Autism-Spectrum traits in an individual, by his or her own subjective self-assessment.  For each statement below, choose one response that best describes how strongly that statement applies to you: If you would like a copy of your answers and results emailed to you, please provide your email address here: I prefer to do things with others rather than on my own.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I prefer to do things the same way over and over again.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree If I try to imagine something, I find it very easy to create a picture in my mind.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I frequently get so strongly absorbed in one thing that I lose sight of other things.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I often notice small sounds when others do not.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I usually notice car number plates or similar strings of information.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree Other people frequently tell me that what I’ve said is impolite, even though I think it is polite.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree When I’m reading a story, I can easily imagine what the characters might look like.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I am fascinated by dates.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree In a social group, I can easily keep track of several different people’s conversations.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I find social situations easy.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I tend to notice details that others do not.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I would rather go to a library than to a party.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I find making up stories easy.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I find myself drawn more strongly to people than to things.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I tend to have very strong interests, which I get upset about if I can’t pursue.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I enjoy social chitchat.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree When I talk, it isn’t always easy for others to get a word in edgewise.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I am fascinated by numbers.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree When I’m reading a story, I find it difficult to work out the characters’ intentions.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I don’t particularly enjoy reading fiction.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I find it hard to make new friends.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I notice patterns in things all the time.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I would rather go to the theater than to a museum.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree It does not upset me if my daily routine is disturbed.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I frequently find that I don’t know how to keep a conversation going.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I find it easy to ‘read between the lines’ when someone is talking to me.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I usually concentrate more on the whole picture, rather than on the small details.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I am not very good at remembering phone numbers.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I don’t usually notice small changes in a situation or a person’s appearance.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I know how to tell if someone listening to me is getting bored.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I find it easy to do more than one thing at once.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree When I talk on the phone, I’m not sure when it’s my turn to speak.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I enjoy doing things spontaneously.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I am often the last to understand the point of a joke.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I find it easy to work out what someone is thinking or feeling just by looking at their face.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree If there is an interruption, I can switch back to what I was doing very quickly.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I am good at social chitchat.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree People often tell me that I keep going on and on about the same thing.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree When I was young, I used to enjoy playing games involving pretending with other children.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I like to collect information about categories of things (e.g., types of cars, birds, trains, plants).Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I find it difficult to imagine what it would be like to be someone else.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I like to carefully plan any activities I participate in.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I enjoy social occasions.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I find it difficult to work out people’s intentions.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree New situations make me anxious.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I enjoy meeting new people.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I am a good diplomat.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I am not very good at remembering people’s date of birth.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree I find it very easy to play games with children that involve pretending.Definitely AgreeSlightly AgreeSlightly DisagreeDefinitely Disagree Time is Up!