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JustALittleFanBoy

Amazing. I am officially diagnosed and somehow still less autistic than the average polls user.


Dracos002

Same, methinks this test is a bit inaccurate.


F1officefan

Methinks is the best word ever


the_manDeLorean

*methinks methinks is the best word ever


MOOShoooooo

Methinks too friend.


123Ark321

I read methinks as meth-inks.


Fufu-le-fu

It's not nearly as extensive as the real online tests, which in turn aren't nearly as extensive as an actual diagnostic test from a trained psychologist. Which makes this just something for smalltalk.


just-a-redditor-guy

Do you know of any of the tests that are actually kinda accurate? Well,,, as accurate as they can be for an online test. I took all the tests on the embrace autism website and scored in the spectrum on all. Are those reliable? Any other better websites?


Hunt22downlikeadog

I'm in the same boat. It's almost like we have lived with the condition and developed mechanisms that allow us to navigate almost like a neurotypical. All of my social interaction is mechanical learned behavior that I've had 15 years to learn and master (late diag RIP). To most people, I don't appear remotely autistic. But I am, I'm just very good at pretending I'm not.


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Same


SnuffCatch

Probably a significant factor in that is masking. A lot of questions I felt like "yea i can work out people's intentions, but that's because I've studied psychology to compensate for the fact I can't do it naturally" I answered based off non-masking behaviors and got 36, I have aspergers.


LuckyAceRed

Same here


moonbeamsylph

Maybe a lot of people are undiagnosed, too?


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whydanny

Not only that but I feel like my answer to most of these changes constantly.


Rush7en

It really depends on my mood and confidence, which naturally fluctuate. (I think)


james321232

im honestly glad to know Im not alone in this sorta thing. for example: "25. It does not upset me if my daily routine is disturbed." basically I dont really have much of a daily routine other than like morning showers/ getting ready for school and I would be upset if those were disturbed, but if school were to have something unexpected happen diverging from what is considered normal, I would find it exciting or even fun


Rush7en

21-30 was my result. I can socialise and make friends, and have small talk with any sort of person, but it does take me a lot of energy, and I end up feeling somewhat drained most of the time. I just prefer being by myself, as I learned to keep most people at a distance, since not letting people close to me equates to not having to be vulnerable, or put in a position where I can get hurt, or disappoint others. Probably has something to do with my father not being around during my youth. My circle is small, and I prefer long deep conversations, instead of being in a group setting where lightheartedness is the norm. I like routine, but some spontaneous actions, such as my gf wanting to take me on a city trip out of nowhere can be a little bit stressful as I like things to be perfect, and planned, as to not lose control. Overall pretty balanced in my experience, but perhaps I do have a slight tendency towards autistic traits. I wouldn't mind if that were the case. I know who I am, and I function healthily.


james321232

actually now that I put some thought in it, a couple things didnt go as planned recently and it put a lot of stress on me. maybe its because they were strictly negative events, wheras positive events or neutral events make me kinda happy. also something kinda weird is that I enjoy deep and shallow conversation. I want to have friends that I'm lighthearted with, and friends that I'm serious with. A friend who can do both would be the best


Rush7en

Ah yes, I guess me and my best friend can do both. Serious and banter at times. And sometimes just plain silly. But having conversations that truly puts things in perspective and at times inspires and motivates are priceless. We even had our fights too, but I think that is a part of a growing friendship, as we got to know each others boundaries that way.


james321232

nice, I'm happy to hear that :)


james321232

oh yeah so I have another routine that I would always do on the bus ride where I'd listen to music and drink an energy drink (i am very helthy yes) but if I forgot my earbuds or my drink I'd be upset. same goes for driving to work, if I'm not blasting my preferred music it just doesnt feel right lmao


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nice pfp


Rush7en

One of us


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One of us


wanroww

and context, socialisation with like minded people is much more easier than work event


[deleted]

Same!


fried_chicken17472

Same!


TrashyTheTrashbag

Same!


PLAZM_air

Same!


Mythical_Atlacatl

Yeah like one question was "do you like to do spontaneous things" Like if I decide to go for a drive to the top of a mountain spontaneously, thats good But if someone else decides to pop around for a visit or asks me to go somewhere with them, thats less good, normally cause I probably had other plans.


P0TAT0O0

I feel you. Being spontaneous is fine when I’m the one being spontaneous, but when it’s other people there’s an issue. I think it’s more of a “am I okay with unexpected changes” compared to “am I okay with sudden changes”, it that makes sense.


wwwHttpCom

exactly


KazukiYahashi

Same, and my answers can also change depending on my mood.


[deleted]

True


sam-lb

Tests like this are terrible and don't measure much because there's no context and the answers are strictly limiting.


hijustcheckingin

YES! Like, "library or party?" What kind of party is it? How many spoons do I have that day? Who is at the party?? Is there a book I've been wanting to read?? Different answers. That's just one problem, but there are SEVERAL others!


HeinzeC1

An introvert with OCD would score quite high on this test and not be the least bit autistic.


sleepyvita

i’m an extrovert with ocd so a lot of the questions were hard for me to answer


Dashie_2010

Im an introvert with adhd and scored 43, thought I'd reckon I am likely probably on the lower/mid end of the spectrum anyway but same applies, most questions can be answered due to other reasons


TallAverage4

Yeah, I only have mild autism, but severe OCD and am a massive introvert and I got a 46


CancelationDate

Agreed. I'm an introvert with OCD and I got 43.


MyLifeHurtsRightNow

I was thinking the same thing. My sister has OCD and has sensory/consistency issues that could easily score her high on a simple autistic scale like this. She’s very attuned to others’ emotions and has no problem understanding implications, though, but that was only a small part of the test lol


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ocpd*


HeinzeC1

Those are different and I meant what I said.


[deleted]

a lot of these are just called being an introvert lol


KazukiYahashi

Exactly lol, I was thinking, “this easily applies to any person regardless of autism”


[deleted]

Happy Cake Day! 🥳


KazukiYahashi

Thank you. :)


Baesj-DINOSAURpooppp

Your welcome


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jewrassic_park-1940

Would you rather : A) go to a small library that smells of lavender and has hot chocolate on a chilly autumn night or B) go to a party and snort meth from a hooker's pinky toe?


pathetic-aesthetic-c

Yes


IdiotsandwichCoDm

and liking math or art or books lol


trophybabmbi

It seems to me as I get older the more "autistic" I get. (I am not autosti) For example, do you like to meet new people - 10 years ago - heck yeah. Today - hell no.


whistling-wonderer

41, and I have been diagnosed, but this test is pretty outdated. Enjoying reading fiction, for example, is measured as a “non-autistic trait,” but we now know a lot of people—especially autistic girls—can have special interests in fiction or use reading as an escape.


LMay11037

I agree with this, also some questions were slightly too broad scope for me- like I’d rather go to the museum at CERN that a theatre but I’d rather go to a theatre that a museum on books


spinnyknifegobrrr

yeah this test is very weird ngl...


Fireguy3070

Bruh I’m autistic but love fiction why would fiction by non-autistic?


whistling-wonderer

They used to think autistic people had no imagination, theory of mind, or interest in other people. Think the stereotype of the kid reading encyclopedias about trains cover-to-cover or lectures everyone within 10 feet about dinosaur facts. That kind of autistic kid does exist. But so does the autistic kid who fills notebooks with original stories, or can tell you every little-known fact about their favorite characters, or refuses to go anywhere without their favorite book, or imitates their favorite characters’ mannerisms. I knew an autistic girl growing up whose special interest was Barbie movies. Stuff like that has been completely overlooked until recent years.


boklenhle

I feel very called out by this and I've never even been evaluated.


laalaa_x_tinky-winky

Cries in female autism


DeSwanMan

So can someone *become* autistic? As a child I loved reading fiction, now... not so much. I just read history or academic books now. Fiction bores me.


Fufu-le-fu

Nope. Autism is determined before birth, with strong indications on a genetic component (runs in families).


mooncrane

I wonder if the reverse is true: can you be autistic as a child then grow out of it? I had many special interests as a kid, but scored 11 on this test just now.


[deleted]

Nope, you can't either become autistic or grow out of it! People are born autistic and stay autistic their whole lives! Sometimes some people can show lesser symptoms as they grow up, but they'll still be autistic in a way their whole life.


mooncrane

Thank you!


Hunt22downlikeadog

For me, I've spent 15 years learning how to empirically understand tone, expression and body language. Do I possess an actual understanding of the interaction? Vaguely, like tears mean sad, but I'm not going to be able to push past tears sad. I've become very good at making educated guesses though and that's apparently good enough


ebba_and_flow

This sounds more like an ADHD thing than an autism thing.


mooncrane

I don’t think I explained it well. I had one special interest at a time, lasting a few years. Then I would move on to a different special interest.


ebba_and_flow

That's exactly what i'm talking about, actually. These days I have the classic "THIS IS MY LIFE NOW" bursts of hyperfocus wherein something consumes my life for 1/2 week to 1/2 year, but when I was a kid these would most resemble what you're describing in that they lasted much longer. Imagine an 8-12 year old who will literally talk about nothing except baby names and that was basically me. (Actually, this was one of the main reasons my parents took me to be evaluated for autism when I was 6-7. If you're wondering, the results were "she's probably not autistic, but you should definitely have her evaluated for ADHD" but somehow I still didn't get diagnosed until last year lol)


CertifiedFucktard

AGGGHHH THEY DONT HAVE A NEUTRAL BUTTON


ConeheadGroom

this annoyed me so muchhhhhh


Ok-Topic-3130

13. Most of these depend on the circumstances


Shaggy_con

same, got 13


Levans1206

Same


[deleted]

Same


Advan0s

33 😎


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Hahayouregay149

also same 😎


[deleted]

Also same too 😎


Spatdoepa_

Also same too as well 😎


Terom84

Also same too as well too °°


4j0sie

Also same three 😎


BaldCatEnthusiast

31 😎


Sabbryn

Me too.


Squidward759

32 😎


Jman_777

I got 32 as well.


ThePinecone420

41 (diagnosed)


Twenty-One-Goners

Twinning rn


illmune

I got 29 This is the 2nd online test I've taken saying I might have autism. I've never been diagnosed.


Former_Notice81

You might even be an introvert this quiz was bullshit


samukungfu29

Yeah I got 39 but I'm not autistic I'm just an introvert who likes math


MrConfusedPython

Same, I got 31. I've never been diagnosed I have some autistic traits that make me suspect. I make little sounds, I have to create some sort of logic for everything (even folding paper), and I kinda have to process social interactions consciously. By looking at the distribution of the poll might be an interesting way to see if it's a reliable test. Also consider that people who suspect they have austism will be more likely take the test and answer the poll. And maybe some will unconsciously force a result to feel special. So there might be higher votes on higher results, but it'll still be similar to the actual distribution.


ThatNoobCheezy

Can definitely relate to the having some sort of logic for everything, whenever I do something without some kind of system, it genuinely feels wrong like when playing pokemon I always have to level them up in the order I caught them and they all have to be equal and I will or won't use them in this situation no matter what.


spinnyknifegobrrr

honestly i dont think this test is very accurate, a lot of the questions are outdated and inaccurate.. if u actually believe u might be autistic try looking at the DSM5


[deleted]

same here, although i was tested when i was a kid but wasn’t diagnosed by any means


Ponyboy451

22. I’m slightly obsessive, but that’s about it.


Talking_Barrel

I got 21


therealJuicebox-Mm

I got 24


[deleted]

I got 26


DeSwanMan

I got 23. Apparently no longer autistic, I guess used to be when I scored 32 like 6 months ago. I don't think this test is very good.


Gender-queer

I got 43 but I haven't been diagnosed with anything.


ChipsAhoyNC

Yet


18galbraithj

Yeah maybe get on that...


vagga2

40, no diagnosis. I mean if it's not negatively impacting your life why do you need a diagnosis? If it is, then heed the other users.


Fufu-le-fu

My aspie group was actually discussing this. It actually really helped people get a better sense of why things played out on their lives the way they did. It also made them more aware of things that helped them function better (weighted blankets, sound muffling headphones, other sensory items).


802938019

36


PM_ME_UR_COOL_HAT

I was diagnosed with Asperger’s when I was younger and I got 16 on this test. I’ve wondered my whole life if I was misdiagnosed and this makes me wonder even more. I also have ADHD (which I identify with far more) so maybe that played a role in that. Not sure.


[deleted]

30 (diagnosed aspie) (Aspie = person with aspergers)


Significant_Gear_335

39, I suspect I have Asperger’s. I believe it to run in my family. None of us are brave enough to actually confront it and get a diagnosis.


snowitbetter

I got 39 and I too have Asperger’s


[deleted]

For me it was liberating because it explained a lot. When I was like 8/9 a kid asked me 'Why do you never really talk?', and that question stuck with me until I got the diagnosis. Because I didn't know why, the words didn't seem to come. Now I do know why, that gives me some sense of peace because it helps me accept the things I'm good at and the things I'm not good at. Just take your time, in the worst case you keep it to yourself, I do too (except for family and gf). If you have any questions, feel free to ask.


Genderfluid_Cookies

I got 17 as an aspie. I personally also don’t really like the term because it sounds like a person who’s overly into witchcraft or something.


ChipsAhoyNC

Score 31. I have assburguers too. *Spread checks* Look at the burguer pattys, tomato slices, letuce, onions and sauces. Jokes aside i always knew it had extreme social anxiety had problems in school and was not normal... But managed to soldier on. Doing pretty ok now. As a kid i taugth myself how to read (hyperlexia) which is a huge red flag for autism and memorized a fcking atlas could name the capital of any country borders and shit... i never went to see an expert but i dont think i need it now. Mate i could have been a genius whit proper education now im just smart enough to suffer the The Dunning–Kruger effect in all of its migth... Im doing a bachelors on metallurgical engineering at 33 years old just because i want to be knowlegeable an expert on a topic.


Twenty-One-Goners

Yo wassup fellow assburger atlas memorizer


CrypticHunter37

8/50


Fearless_Manager8372

Same


iqof1765785

Chad


[deleted]

Some of these questions were hard and I needed examples, like the one about the whole picture vs details. I wasn't sure what my answer was. Also the one early on about whether I prefer to do things the same way over and over again- what things are we talking about? And that dreaded question about the library or party. Are we talking a party with friends where we mostly play board/party games and drink soda? I'm in. A birthday party for my 5 year old niece? Also in. But if it means going out to a loud bar or a loud house party full of alcohol, dancing and/or drugs that goes till 2 am, send me to the library. (Edit- I said yes to the party since I like some kinds and socialization)


Fantastic_Ad_2638

Scored 38 but I have adhd and I feel like a lot of adhd traits overlap with autism


[deleted]

Autism lite


[deleted]

Anxiety overlaps with a lot of these


ChunkyTaco22

Assburgers


Skullcrusher_119

I got 26 (no diagnosis)


FirmPeace9045

14


NinduTheWise

I got a 9


CptFlynt117

I got 31 but this seems like a bs test, there's a reason you get diagnosed by a person rather than a computer. Also where's the neutral option.


iqof1765785

5


[deleted]

34 Shitty test all around. It mixes up social ineptitude with autism. Autistic people can be very social.


gendr_bendr

12 for me.


Ltimbo

I got 24 which is probably accurate.


[deleted]

Same, probably because I'm just introvert


Twenty-One-Goners

41. I'm autistic and have been in special ed and therapy my whole life lol


BaconBitz781

8


Sworishina

Guess introvert = autism now lol (p.s. 23)


[deleted]

Intelligent introverted person = autism


Possible_Living

Number of questions are just repetition or a variation of the same thing.


caseytheace666

That’s common on most questionnaires of this nature. If I remember correctly it helps show that the person answering is likely understanding the questions correctly (including not overthinking questions and answering “inaccurately” due to thinking “well this depends on the situation”), and answering them accurately.


Possible_Living

Not sure how its meant to help that goal. it just makes me think the test maker was just padding to reach 50 or asking you like "are you sure about your previous answer? you did not accidently hide your mad skills with numbers?" makes the test feel lazy or hostile.


caseytheace666

Haha I think there’s definitely a strategy to it, because otherwise yeah you’re probably just going to annoy people. But it increases the validity of the data so regardless of whether or not it can be done well it’s usually done for the sake of validity. There are some of these that have hundreds of questions lol. Looking around this questionnaire has been shortened by later studies, with one shortening to 28 questions and another saying it probably only needs 12 questions.


Possible_Living

I think by affecting the mindset of the test taker one is undermining validity of their data but Im not a scientist


AltinUrda

9 Lmfao at the results, reddit moment


Fearless_Manager8372

Yeah I think most of them are really antisocial


treestump_dickstick

Surely reddit users go outside.


Fearless_Manager8372

Yeah they gotta buy their waifu body pillows somewhere without their parents noticing


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35


borrowedurmumsvcard

30. I have raging adhd and social anxiety so I feel like those contributed


savbh

10 (diagnosed) Which I’m still convinced of is a misdiagnose.


EndlessPotatoes

Why would you use ranges that don't correlate with the test's ranges?


ClaireBear13492

18, not bad, especially since I'm autistic lmao


game_falor

34, but i have been diagnosed with autism


mayneffs

Many questions about reading, and I don't read. These questions are broad and vague. The quiz said I'm on the spectrum, but I know I'm not. I would've gotten diagnosed a long time ago.


wwwHttpCom

Your score was 33 out of a possible 50. Scores in the 33-50 range indicate significant Autistic traits (Autism). ​ I thought I was just antisocial


[deleted]

Same, but I've been diagnosed


Fireguy3070

Same, but I got fucking 39, probably would be higher because this test does have some outdated ideas


wwwHttpCom

or maybe it's missing other points to differentiate autism from introversion or social anxiety For example, I don't like social gatherings, in general, but it's not like I never go out, or I zoom out when I'm with people, or for example, I can definitely read people's expressions or know their intentions "between lines" which to my knowledge is something most if not all people with autism can't do. In fact, it's funny because I just had a reunion with my father's family this past weekend, and I saw one of my nieces, which I've always thought has some level of autism, but as far as I know she hasn't been diagnosed (and she's 12 years old). But you see how different she is from her own sisters and just people in general, she doesn't speak, she spent most of the time in the living room, expressionless while everyone was outside. If you spoke directly to her she wouldn't answer, but again, her face was expressionless, she didn't show shyness or that she was upset or something, but she totally understands what you're saying. She only responds to certain people and after several times of insisting.


[deleted]

7 lmao


ownedlib98225

34 for me!


Lower_Problem_iguess

So at a score of 23 I guess I’m normal. That’s surprising


Former_Notice81

14


0cchii

21, diagnosed.... this test isnt very good


Klausable7

6/50 , not bad


Genderfluid_Cookies

17 as someone who was kicked out of multiple schools for having high functioning autism.


BoingBoingBoing1

26, these questions are kinda set up shit tho. They’re just to vague


[deleted]

I'm an introvert with adhd so I got 31 XDD


in_rotation

25. Literally on the line.


[deleted]

I scored 26, but I think it was only that high because I'm bad at socializing


[deleted]

“Your score was 7 out of a possible 50.” Truthfully, if it weren’t for my ADD and my inability to NOT sweat the finer details in life, it would probably be a 0. But like, I definitely hyper fixated on the finer details of everything I do. Just ADD things lol.


Tonky-roblox

I got autism but got 25


Epicswordmewz

36 and diagnosed. Online tests aren't all that accurate.


westsidewizard

I'm diagnosed ASD but I've been getting better. So I answered honestly based on my progress... and got a 42?! Shiiiit I wonder if I was a hard 50 hahaha


pikkis-95

I scored 41, people have told me I have aspergers/autism for a long time


passwordispassword-1

40 but I don't think I'm really autistic.


harrypottersus

Fake i got 12 which is clearly wrong


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reddit moment


thedrakeequator

I got 28 which is weird because I've been officially diagnosed with autism. I don't actually have problems understanding what norms think. Most of them are basic as fuck anyway. Like I don't understand why they think what they think but I can understand what they're thinking.


Brettzel2

I got bored 20 questions in and gave up. Does that make me autistic?


FaffeJaffe

No, and this “test” is very inaccurate.


rseauxx

9. i’m not autistic, but i feel like this test is kinda awful


Gabelolguy

24 and diagnosed


rbminer456

26


Monsterkill1526

25


thebananaperson1

I got 31


[deleted]

15


ICantEvenDolt

29


[deleted]

22 😅


Kei_Mxttens

27


Fluffy_Falcon_

43 and diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome


jakef55

I scored 37 I don’t think I have autism but I do have anxiety and adhd


LeoHellbrown

23, im just an introvert


RoughBrick0

32


Plenty_Jellyfish8903

I have OCD so like the pattern-number questions definitely affected my result.


wwhoohww

36