I am also double jointed, so that may be due to low muscle tone. Unfortunately, it may already be too late for our relationship. 22 – 25 Indicates that one has slightly higher than average autistic traits. My wife can’t deal with me sometimes either with my mistakes of verbal or clumsiness. I don’t feel so weird anymore. It’s only lately as it seems to be effecting my career that i feel i need to face whatever the issue is head on. I’m not even sure if any of the studying did it, it wasn’t until someone tried to fight me, which I always did sports, I am strong but still had this social anxiety that made me feel weaker than everyone, and even though I did not want to fight they still attacke me and I was forced to defend myself, in which I absolutely dominated them lol. This is especially important to do while he is still young. Some jokes will go over my head and it’ll make quite awhile to understand. I plan on getting tested for it at some point this year (was one of my new years resolutions) but I don’t know what they would do for autism tests so I have been putting it off but were already halfway through the year and I know that I shouldn’t keep putting it off. Look at engineering, programming, and so on. When I was a kid, of about 8, my parents took me to a children psychologist, because they thought I was too involved in my interests (I used to love to know everything about every type of mineral and fish on the planet, and I used to carry around with me a huge notebook with all the information. Often they say things like “stop pretending to be autistic” but I can guarantee I am not. Then look for a professional organization website for your country or region. I’ve noticed symptoms for a long time now, but I don’t have anyone to talk to about this. I have trouble sleeping – I cannot sleep unless it is silent and pitch black and even then I have trouble switching my brain off. If this is something that is bothering you then for sure seek out a doctor who is familiar with ASD and pursue answers. Some people decide it is worthwhile them proceeding and following through with a formal diagnosis to find out if they are autistic (on the autism spectrum) or not. I’m already homeschooling all 4 of my children. So it is difficult to answer that question. 26-31 gives a borderline indication of an autism spectrum disorder. I need some advice. I love performing, and I love delivering lines of dialogue. Also, I hope you have some sort of friend (and equal, not a parent, neither a professional) that understands and supports you. Perhaps restart your computer (or tablet or mobile) first and then retake the quiz. Hi Ellie I know it is not easy, but I encourage you to release yourself from the blame of the struggles your children are having! People always told me that I have a split personality in online and also real life. Also, many of them are inflexible about keeping their “perfect wonderful child” image; we´re adults, and we have mental problems. All of you with Asperger’s syndrome – find your passion and don’t be afraid to do things differently. Social situations have gotten worse the older I’ve gotten. It seems to me that there may be a very grey area between the quiet sort of aspie who is fairly happy to be left alone in their own little world and the inattentive ADHD-er who presents in a similar-ish way. It’s like I’m socially lost but otherwise average in the neurological sense. i know i got you tired probably but i need some quides to study and follow. To me, it is a big success if I am able to carry on a pretty normal conversation with someone about a topic. i know this sounds trivial but the simplest things can cause huge upset to her in class. The Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) Scores with a yellow background are above the test threshold values. The Autism Spectrum Quotient—Children’s Version (AQ-Child) is a parent-report questionnaire that aims to quantify autistic traits in children 4–11 years old. When I was a kid, like 5-7 years old, I didn’t know how to make friends but I wanted to be a part of the other kids without making myself look awkward or weird to them. I also wish you the very best as you are evaluated and seek further information on autism spectrum disorders. AQ=13! In the case of children and teens additional assistance can often be given at school and skills can be taught that will help the young person throughout his or her life. Anyway like the rest of the people here I am very relieved that this thing has a name and that I might not be totally crazy. 2. Both of those go back to when I was very young. I was suspected to have bipolar disorder 1 but the doctor said the diagnosis was still indifinite. Without knowing anything about you, that it was I can think of that would be mainly relatable. Got that strange feeling i don’t deserve their friendship. Considering the scores I get on the mental health checks when I take them, I’m not surprised by the 41/50 score either. Thank-you for your time, I hope you have a fantastic life. I’m very tuned into music and simply a chord change can make me burst into tears if it’s good. I tend to have very strong interests, which I get upset about if I can’t pursue. It was very fascinating to learn that I was so much like that character! People annoy me to no end. I have little interest in the things that preoccupy my friends google_ad_slot = "1045265907"; I’m still very terrified of wind and thunderstorms and sometimes always usually start crying whenever we have a thunderstorm. I use my kids as a “shield”, that is – a subject for conversation. Thank you so much for opening up and sharing all that you did! Day dreaming is my life and play acting scenarios – real and unreal, prospective and retrospective is my expertise. I thought I was suffering all the existing / known mental diseases. Bewarn I only took it once and I got the score of 27. -I do well in math, and it is probably the only subject that I don’t detest, other that physics (maybe). Justine . But that xould be because I play piano. For vision problems, although i think it was corrected within a year, never got out of spec ed. They certainly should be able to give you some pointers as to who can assist with a diagnosis. I score 32 on the above quiz and my neurodiverse score is 150/200 and neurotypical score is 77/200. Hiya, I’m a woman in my 30’s, and up until December 2013 I thought I was “normal”. A sad fact online these days. I scored 42 on yours and 150/200 on the RDOS test. she also doesn’t understand why she has to sometimes do activities that other children would like to do and not just what she wants. It’s very interesting to me just how exactly this Aspie thing fits, it’s like someone knows the story of my life. So since your son has been diagnosed it may also be that you are on the spectrum. I know that feeling out of place and like an ‘alien’ can be very difficult. If it is a child or teen then it is especially important to ensure that the child receives as much support as possible in order to prepare them for life. I found though that once the shock and confusion wear off it helped explain some things that had not previously made sense in my life. 1. Straying, was told had a high iq when tested as a kid, never fully understood why put is spec ed. What I find particularly annoying is that these questions are tailored to identify people who aren’t superficial. It also explains alot about my desire to be my own boss and my passion for perfection. My feeling is always being in a different “frequency” than everyone else… I told a therapist that although I am not suicidal, I would be totally fine if I died tomorrow. At work, I can barely function anymore; I am front desk at a dental office, and sit right in the center where everyone can see me. Hi Doris Hi Graham . I do want to look into the possibility of a diagnosis, but where I live (USA) I don’t think it’s possible to receive Asperger’s as a formal diagnosis (I read that it was merged with another condition in the DSM-5). Come back and share again anytime you want to. At the end of the AQ quiz you will be presented with a slide showing your AQ score.. My mum has always wondered if I have aspergers tendencies… Take care and feel free to continue to visit and leave comments. I wondered and took the test. I look back at my childhood which was much rougher than many of those I know and I can’t figure out if all my “fits” were related to past events or to this…. By the way your website is excellent – I have enjoyed reading about others’ experiences and your advice too, and can relate to many. From my own experience, I think that often people (even school leaders and doctors) do not understand unless they have personally experienced something similar. I’ve always been different or eccentric, was put in spec ed. When interacting with others – that is, in face-to-face conversation – I often feel less skilled or “intelligent” when talking about “women’s subjects” – you know, how Karen felt when her mother said that thing to her daughter, or what do you think was the true meaning behind that comment from Peter, or whatever. We first noticed it when he started school. Thanks for your detailed comment. I’m probably just babbling now. That isn’t how autism works…. – I can get easily offended at weird things, like if someone expresses dislike toward a movie/TV show I’m passionate about. Hi Sana After reading some books and information on AS I believe that I have this, and my older brother has it to even a greater degree. I was easily bullied, teased and many other kids regarded me as weak and stupid. Required fields are marked *, […] Interpreting AQ Score: Aspergers Test Quiz Results Meaning – What does the AQ Score you got actually mean? To test its scale properties, the AQ was translated into Swedish, and data were collected from 349 adults, 130 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and 219 without ASD, and analysed with Rasch. It may only be an indicator. I just want to know how to make things easy and how to get along with others. Hi (sorry for my English) Thank you so very much for opening up and bearing your soul to us! I just made the test on behalf of my husband. I literally did not know what to say or do and something has changed now. I though could talk about my favourite loves for hours but had no friends to talk to. My hearing and the teacher having a major speech impediment from a stroke caused me to repeat 1 class, and pneumonia / asthma / allergic reaction to an antibiotic led to repeating the last class. i now know that i am very close to find out why i am what i am and i really want to work onit to improve. It is frequently cited in diverse fields and has been administered to adults of at least average intelligence with autism and to nonclinical controls, as well as to clinical control groups such as those with schizophrenia, prosopagnosia, anorexia, and depression. It helped that he had recently had a patient who had also had the sensory issues. That name is not used now, rather people are described as being on the autism spectrum or having an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or condition (ASC). Other knitters will understand. How helpful is a diagnosis if the range of symptoms and behaviors are so varied? Thanks for your comment, sharing and questions. It is impossible for me to read what you have written and to give a diagnosis. This can be very helpful! Though I have seen some people with Aspbergers are married or have had intimate relationships, I don’t understand it. I hear what you are saying. That said, maybe it’s something else entirely. I am back now and am glad to hear from you. I don’t really care if I do have aspergers but I feel very pressured in school when my teachers force me into talking. High-functioning autism isn’t a medical term, but many people still use it. Today I read that George Orwell most likely had Aspergers as well. I can remember hazy aspects about my life certainly but i can tell you with absolute clarity my grand mothers telephone number from 30 years ago when i was 7. I always prefer to be on my own. I find conversations with people to be boring and uncomfortable. I’m 15 and scored 39 on the test. The use of questionnaires to assess for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in community child health services, is common practice. . I am sorry to hear of the recent loss of your grandfather. In fact, when I have shared with my own parents and family about having Asperger’s syndrome, they just brushed me off and dismissed what I said. As a child I only learned to walk at age 2.5 and I had massive difficulties with socializing. I also have zero friends and few acquaintances, which has had a negative impact on my job search. I would encourage you to keep researching and see if you can connect with others in your area who have similar struggles to you. It sounds like you have already given this whole topic a lot of thought and I appreciate you opening up on this website. As hard as it is, try to be mentally independent from your parents (accept this time they won´t be able to help); trust your doctors, and work on yourself. But a kid’s party, with other parents I only half know, with lots of movement and noise, tires me out and makes me confused. I wish you all the very best with finding a doctor, getting a diagnosis and succeeding at college! Should I be worried? He & our son have this complicated relationship of love and hate, both not realizing what or why for the way they are toward each other. Aims The incidence of autism in the UK is predicted at 0.1%; 1 00 000 children and 7 00 000 adults. I just wanted you to know that a lot of other people have been in your shoes, and it gets better. I appreciate you opening up and sharing about your 10 year old son. I prefer to do things with others rather than on my own. As a left-handed person must adapt in a right-handed world, similarly, they WILL adapt if you get out of the way. When I’m tired or overwhelmed, this all goes out the window. I frequently bottle up my emotions and then have a meltdown I retook it, properly this time, and scored 33. Anyway, let me know if you would like the help. The possibility of being an autistic recently came to light after I had looked up varying symptoms of dyslexia. -I do not talk very much in general. Thank you for commenting and sharing about your own family situation. Yes you are correct that Aspergers syndrome is no longer given as a formal diagnosis. But other traits I have had made me question. They also agree about how the society perceive “normality”, and they say they never said anything to me, bc eventhough I’m a li’l bit different, that’s what make me me apparently , I feel better now, have had a few days with my family (all 27 of them), and we’ve been talking a lot about everything and nothing.. And some plans for the future’s been laid too , So I once again just want to say thank you, and I hope you know that you reach and help a lot of ppl, including me , Hi Roe I really think I need to see a specialist as it would really help me to find some closure as to why I am how I am. 37. I realize now that it is highly probably for me to have Asperger’s Disorder or Autism, but I also realize that I am financially unable to afford a private consultation with a licensed practitioner. Once you find somewhere with trained people who know about Asperger’s syndrome and autism then you will be able to ask to begin the process of diagnosis. It would be interesting to see the results he gets. He suggested I look into AS by taking some tests. I am sure I think differently than most people. When I were younger, I had an obssession with collecting weird looking sticks and stones. I think a formal diagnosis would be very very useful now (I am 54) but I dont think my local health Authority assesses adults anymore for ASD. I appreciate you taking the time to visit our website and to leave your comment. Thank you . Even if you decide not to go ahead with a full formal diagnosis for yourself, this additional information could assist those who want to help your son. Has anyone else had similar experiernces? (I still don’t to be honest) Why did they ask the questions like ‘how are you?’ when they obviously never wanted to know the real answer? When it comes to parents it is also difficult to know how to approach the situation. I ramble a lot about stupid stuff that I guess nobody cares about. My parents don’t really think much of stuff like this and even scoff at my cousin who has OCD. ” I realized that not only did I never asked people questions like that but it was why I never knew anyone children’s names, spouse’s name, where they went to school or where they worked. I honestly do not have any specific answer on resources that could help. Hence they can point you in the right direction. . Didn’t need much pain meds, no pump, no pain killer needed after rod removal, 10 inch long cut to the bone. I went to see a psychologist but she said that even though I exhibit a lot of the symptoms that I just don’t seem autistic to her. 12. 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 … . You are certainly not alone in life or in your struggles! Justine. I think that many doctors and professionals become familiar with certain conditions and so it is easier for them to put patients under these ‘headings’ rather than to give a diagnosis for a condition that they are not that familiar with. In such a group you will find others who have had (and are having) similar struggles and experiences to you. I feel lost. My dad always has the T.V. Any excuse would do. But, I’m quite drained emotionally now. Such brilliance consistently shows itself in almost every generation, going back to the 18th century. Hi Alex When I was in my late teens/early 20’s I’d often cry myself to sleep wondering why I am like I am (and still do occassionally, at 32). So lovely to hear from you again! Not sure where I’m going to go with it, it’s still very fresh but maybe I’ll try looking for a doctor who knows about it and I’ll probably look up some of the books people here are reading. I could grab people’s attention by observing and studying their reactions and expressions. I’m quite apathetic most of the time or distrustful of them. I have also went along to a neuro – diversity clinic where the lady did some tests and said I do show several red flags . I was diagnosed with AS some 10 years ago and I scored 40 on this test, so it is accurate. Or, just approximate it at twenty-two sevenths if you’re feeling loosey goosey. I decided to take the AQ test with my son, who has Aspergers to see how he answered the questions, so I could support him better. Hopefully this will be a step in the right direction. Justine. -Supposedly I’m intelligent like 99% but I don’t think so. Keep in mind too that the younger you are, if and when, you do obtain a formal diagnosis then it may be easier for you to learn new skills in relating to others and the world around you. I was ambidextrous up until high school, when i was forced to choose one hand to write with as my handwriting was so bad. Diagnosis is not always necessary. I’m 22 years old and it just dawned on me not long ago that I might have asperger syndrome. Worse, I don’t even know how I would approach a doctor about it. Hi Madalina. (and not that well when it involves speaking and interviews) I performed well in both humanities and science and maths, which led to my decision in choosing humanities in GCSE level and switching to science at AS until now. If so then this may be a good place to begin to seek out some support and a safe place where you can be yourself and share some of your frustrations. We also get your email address to automatically create an account for you in our website. Hi Madalina I would rather go to the theater than to a museum. I generally have no idea what to do socially. For a child or teenager this may also include added support and assistance in school to give the child the best opportunity to grow, learn, develop and even to ‘fit in’. 47 is quite a high score and definitely indicates the likelihood of aspergers syndrome. While the rest of you were chatting it up, I could go to that VCR and in a few minutes figure out how to set the time for you. I’m 18 and I’ve always felt different I’ve never been able to look people in the eyes I hate being around other people all but a few of my friends are younger or much older than me. The next step should be to seek a professional diagnosis. I’ve been concerned that he showed AS but most of his symptoms lean towards ADHD. Perhaps use this resource as a starting place to give you more clarity on your own situation. It has confirmed what I have always felt about me. One advantage of contacting a professional organization such as mentioned above is that they specialize in this field of autism and autism spectrum disorders. Here is an interesting short article on brain anatomy: http://www.futurity.org/brain-structure-may-reveal-learning-disorder/. I hope this helps some and I look forward to hearing from you again down the track. http://www.usautism.org/, Take Care Bill and feel free to stop by in the future and share your thoughts with us. Luckily I found a group of friends that I was able to talk comfortably with, but even then I get awkward when it’s a 1 on 1 conversation. It is important to keep in mind that due to your age you have probably learned to behave and act in certain ways to better fit in with society. I can tell when someone’s laid back. I know the number and address of every one of the 22 houses my contractor father dragged our family to during my childhood. Once your account is created, you'll be logged-in to this account. My son and I clash terribly when it comes to doing things now instead of waiting. Even music. Overcoming various challenges each day can be very draining! It feels like practicing for a real fight if I should happen to end up in a real fight one day. I don’t know if it’s worth looking into a diagnosis, I’ve had a lot of other health issues and worry that I might come across like I’ve just brought something else to the table. I encourage you to talk with your parents and trusted family members first. Some people decide to go ahead and others feel that they are coping ok with life and they decide to live without seeking to be diagnosed. In other words, I’m a terrible back seat driver. I actually have read very little about the effects of ASD. I blame myself for my children’s struggle. I just dont see what a test would do. I was first led to research the condition as a result of a several remarks which others have made, suggesting that I am in some way abnormal or disabled. I can not tell you either way to get a diagnosis or not. In time you may find that this curse is also a blessing. Sorry too to hear of the loss of your mother! My parents sent me to a summer camp, but I refused to interact with the other children, I spent hours and hours with my notebook and my rocks). Oh, crap, what do I say now?” I scored 47. I’m 33, and I scored a 33 (nice and symmetric, and 33 happens to be a number I obsessed about in my teens). I certainly have a difficult time making friends. Ironic, really, given that this is supposed to be a website that offers support to people with Asperger’s. I also got a conformation by my Sons counsellor and Psychiatrist today…After relating through all the family history and chatting about my Sons case, The Psychiatrist asked me ” How was High school for you having Asperger’s?” I was a little shocked, and I felt very Visible. I do hope that you will come back and give us another try. I’m lucky enough to have an excellent local support service, and have met a lot of other people with ASD at this point. If your total score is above the threshold it may be worth getting professionally assessed. I’ve always struggled with focusing in social settings because of all the noise and input, and find myself bouncing to and fro to avoid the awkwardness of conversing with others (or to avoid they’re discovering my awkwardness or being bored to death by my narrow-mindedness). At the same time it is bothering you and hence may be worth considering mentioning your concerns to the psychologist. I seem to have a very good memory for certain things i can tell you the registration number of most of the cars that go to my childrens school, but i cant seem to remember a conversation i have had a week ago, nor what i cooked for tea the previous day. Thank you for leaving your comment . I like to collect information about categories of things (e.g., types of cars, birds, trains, plants). I have difficulties in relationships and always asked myself why I seemingly don’t understand other’s feelings and why they turn away or why they act like they do… My friends now suspect this diagnosis, now that it is more known to ordinary people in this country. I did this test and scored 28, which places me on the autistic spectrum. Good on you for persisting! I’ve always called myself an alien, and that the people around me are boring (they like talking about nothing) and stupid (they don’t obsessively learn about obscure subjects). I also have made up entire animes and I actually enjoy mulling over them in my head at night to more than I do sharing them with people. Thanks for hosting this information, I am painfully shy and don’t make friends unless someone else starts a conversation with me. Justine. This is something that has completely controlled me and has dictated my life. 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