Autism Quotient (AQ) Test
The Autism Quotient Test was developed by Simon Baron-Cohen and his colleagues at the Cambridge Autism Research Centre. It is frequently used to screen for autism spectrum disorders.
Where do you fall on the autism spectrum quotient? For each of the following questions, indicate your level of agreement below.
Question 1 of 50
I usually notice car number plates or similar strings of information.
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The IDRlabs Autism Spectrum Quotient Test (IDR-AQT) was developed by IDRlabs. The IDR-AQT is based on the work of Simon Baron-Cohen, Ph.D. and Sally Wheelwright, Ph.D., who created the Autism Spectrum Quotient Test. The IDR-AQT is not associated with any specific researchers in the field of psychopathology or any affiliated research institutions.
The IDRlabs Autism Spectrum Quotient Test was informed by the AQ’s criteria for autism spectrum traits, as published in Baron-Cohen, Simon & Hoekstra, Rosa & Knickmeyer, Rebecca & Wheelwright, Sally. (2006). The Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ)—Adolescent Version. Journal of autism and developmental disorders. 36. 343-50. 10.1007/s10803-006-0073-6. Simon Baron-Cohen, et al. The Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ): Evidence from Asperger Syndrome/High-Functioning Autism, Males and Females, Scientists and Mathematicians. 31: J Autism Dev Disord 5-17. 2001. M Woodbury-Smith. Screening Adults for Asperger Syndrome using the AQ: a Preliminary Study of its Diagnostic Validity in Clinical Practice. 35(3): J Autism Dev Disord 331-335. 2005. Dorothy VM Bishop, et al. Using Self-Report to Identify the Broad Phenotype in Parents of Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders: A Study using the Autism-Spectrum Quotient. 45(8): J Child Psychol Psychiatry 1431-1436. 2004.
The work of Dr. Baron-Cohen and Dr. Wheelwright has also informed some of the diagnostic criteria in the form of the widely used psychological instrument, the AQ for clinical use, especially by qualified mental health professionals. The present test is intended for educational purposes only. IDRlabs and the present IDRlabs Autism Spectrum Quotient Test are independent of the above researchers, organizations, or their affiliated institutions.
The Autism Spectrum Quotient Test is based on a famous and well-regarded inventory for the assessment of the clinical concept of autism spectrum quotient. However, free online tests and quizzes such as this one are solely first takes and cannot provide accurate assessments of your potential condition. Hence, the test is intended to be used for educational purposes only. A definitive mental health assessment can be made only by a qualified mental health professional.
As the publishers of this free online autism spectrum quotient test, which allows you to screen yourself for the manifestation of this spectrum, we have strived to make the test as reliable and valid as possible by subjecting it to statistical controls and validation. However, free online quizzes such as the present autism spectrum quotient test do not provide professional assessments or recommendations of any kind; the test is provided entirely “as-is.” For more information about any of our online tests and quizzes, please consult our Terms of Service.
Why Use This Test?
1. Free. This autism spectrum quotient test is delivered to you free of charge and will allow you to obtain your scores related to social skill, attention switching, attention to detail, communication, and imagination.
2. Clinically oriented. The feedback delivered by this instrument is based on the work of Ph.D.s and is designed to deliver a clear clinical picture of the respondent’s current traits indicating autism as measured according to standardized items.
3. Statistical controls. Statistical analysis of the test is conducted to ensure maximum accuracy and validity of the test scores.
4. Made by professionals. The present test has been made with the input of people who work professionally with psychology and individual differences research.