AQ-50 Assessment | Autism Quotient

Instructions

Below are 50 statements. Please read each one carefully and indicate your level of agreement.

There are no right or wrong answersplease respond based on how you typically are, not how you think you should be.

Note: This is a screening tool, not a diagnostic instrument. It measures traits associated with autism that exist on a spectrum in the general population.

Your Results

Based on your responses to the AQ-50

0 / 50

Below threshold (0-25) Elevated (26-31) Clinical range (32+)

What This Means

Important Note

The AQ-50 is a screening tool that measures traits associated with autism. A high score does not mean you have autismit indicates that you may benefit from a formal assessment. Many people have elevated autistic traits without meeting criteria for a diagnosis. Only a qualified professional can make a diagnostic determination.

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About the AQ-50

The Autism Quotient (AQ-50) was developed by Simon Baron-Cohen and colleagues at the Autism Research Centre, Cambridge University. It measures five domains of traits associated with autism:

Social Skills - Difficulty with social interactions and relationships
Attention Switching - Preference for sameness and difficulty with transitions
Attention to Detail - Focus on details and patterns
Communication - Differences in verbal and non-verbal communication
Imagination - Preference for facts over fiction, systematic thinking

The AQ measures traits that exist on a continuum in the general population. While most people score below 26, some people with high scores may function well without support, while others may benefit from assessment and accommodations.