Autism Checklists
The Autism Research Centre (ARC) website provides a range of checklist tools to assess whether an adult may have an ASD. The most helpful screening tools are: the Autism Quotient (AQ) for adolescents and adults, the Eyes test for Adults as well as the Adult Asperger Assessment (AAA). Note these cannot be used for diagnosis purposes, only to evaluate if an adult could have an ASD. Referral for diagnosis services would be warranted if these evaluations suggest a high probability for autism.
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The Adult Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) Ages 16+
It is a questionnaire developed by The Autism Research Centre University of Cambridge, where the participant has to give answers “definitely agree”, “slightly agree”, “slightly disagree”, “definitely disagree”, in 50 sentences. These sentences are about social interaction, imagination and other situations which seem to be related to Autism.
The Adolescent Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) Ages 12-15 years
It is a questionnaire developed by The Autism Research Centre University of Cambridge, where the participant has to give answers “definitely agree”, “slightly agree”, “slightly disagree”, “definitely disagree”, in 50 sentences. These sentences are about social interaction, imagination and other situations which seem to be related to Autism.
Eyes Test (Adult)
In this test, developed by The Autism Research Centre University of Cambridge, the participant is being demonstrated with a number of picture showing sets of eyes. The participant should choose and circle the right word that describes what the person in picture is thinking or feeling. The participants are not be timed but it would be better to respond as soon as possible. There is a word definition handout as well for those who cannot understand the meaning of a word.
Adult Asperger Assessment (AAA)
In this test the participant has to answer YES/NO in a short questionnaire which includes questions about the main areas of impairments which are related to Asperger Syndrome.