When I was told that I may be autistic, I went online to search for assessments and tests to confirm whether or not it was true. The test that seems to be most commonly used is the Autism Quotient test. It was developed by a British psychologist in 2001 for people to roughly self-gauge their degree of autism. It is a quick and easy way for a person to get an idea of their level of autism.
Of course, this is only a preliminary assessment and should not be used an as an official diagnosis. You should visit a healthcare professional for an official diagnosis. It may be a good idea to bring the test results to your provider as a starting point for a conversation about an autism assessment.
The test has 50 ranged questions relating to attention, imagination, and social skills. A score of 33 or greater indicates a high likelihood of autism in an individual. Only 2% of non-autistic people score higher than 32.
It is in the best interest of the test taker to be completely honest with themselves when answering each question. This will give them the most accurate self-assessment.
Here is the test: Autism Quotient Test
I have taken the test several times in the last five years and my results have ranged from 42 to 47. I revisit it sometimes when I reach a point of denial about my situation – to remind myself to be self-compassionate.
Another good, similar test is: Adult Autism Test