Autism test
This short self-check reflects common autism spectrum traits. It is not a diagnosis — it is a starting point. If several answers resonate, consider seeking a professional assessment.
Reflection questions
- 1Do you find small talk exhausting or hard to navigate?
- 2Do you notice details, patterns or inconsistencies that others seem to miss?
- 3Do sudden changes to plans or routines cause significant distress?
- 4Do certain sounds, textures, lights or smells feel overwhelming to you?
- 5Do you have intense, focused interests that you can spend hours on?
- 6Do you find it hard to read tone of voice, sarcasm or unspoken social rules?
- 7Do you rely on routines or rituals to feel steady through the day?
- 8Have you ever consciously copied other people’s expressions or mannerisms to fit in socially?
The more of these you recognize — especially if they’ve been present since childhood and affect more than one area of life — the more it makes sense to talk to a professional.
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Try for freeFrequently asked questions
Can an online test diagnose autism?
No. This questionnaire is a self-screening based on common autism spectrum traits. Diagnosis requires specialized assessment with validated instruments such as the ADOS-2 and ADI-R, administered by a trained professional (psychologist, psychiatrist or developmental pediatrician).
How is autism diagnosed?
An autism diagnosis involves detailed clinical interviews about development, standardized instruments (ADOS-2, ADI-R), direct behavioral observation, and often a multidisciplinary evaluation with a psychologist, speech-language pathologist and physician. The process can take weeks.
Can adults be diagnosed with autism?
Yes. Late diagnosis in adulthood is increasingly common, especially in women and people who developed masking (unconscious social compensation). Many people only discover they are autistic as adults. Diagnosis can bring validation, self-understanding, and access to appropriate support and accommodations.
Is autism a disease?
Autism is a neurological developmental condition — not a disease. The neurodiversity perspective understands autism as a different, not lesser, way of processing the world. Many autistic people prefer to say "I am autistic" rather than "I have autism," emphasizing that it is part of who they are, not an illness to be cured.