something_different Report post Posted December 30, 2005 (edited) just found this in Steve's forum My score was 37 Psychologist Simon Baron-Cohen and his colleagues at Cambridge's Autism Research Centre have created the Autism-Spectrum Quotient, or AQ, as a measure of the extent of autistic traits in adults. In the first major trial using the test, the average score in the control group was 16.4. Eighty percent of those diagnosed with autism or a related disorder scored 32 or higher. The test is not a means for making a diagnosis, however, and many who score above 32 and even meet the diagnostic criteria for mild autism or Asperger's report no difficulty functioning in their everyday lives. http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/9.12/aqtest.html no doubt this has been posted here already but thought i'd post it anyway. hope you don't mind SD x Edited December 30, 2005 by something_different Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamsmum Report post Posted December 30, 2005 I took this test the other day don't wont to say the score but it was a shoke i got verry upset over it now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ceecee Report post Posted December 30, 2005 Hi I took the test and I got 37 too.This wasn't a shock for me because i had already realised I had a.s. With these kind of tests i think they do obviously rely on how well you know yourself.So I think it is agood idea to sit down with someone who knows you well and do it with them as well.You may think that you don't do something for instance but in fact you do if you see what i mean. The results came out as i expected a definate aspie!! Adamsmum Dont be too hard on yourself your you and thats whats important. <'> <'> i think these things can often be hereditary. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something_different Report post Posted December 30, 2005 hmm maybe i should do it again with my mum then ceecee and i do not have an AS diagnosis have always just thought i was a bit different hence the name SD i didn't know weather to come back to this forum or not as i wasn't sure if i belonged, as i have not been around really since i joined back in August. But glad i did come back as everyone here is soo friendly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nellie Report post Posted December 30, 2005 SD No problem with posting this test. It has been posted here before. Personally, I believe this test should be done without someone else's input. They may know what you're like, but they can't know how you think. Nellie xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something_different Report post Posted December 30, 2005 now you are confusing things nellie is it best to do the test with or without input of others??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nellie Report post Posted December 30, 2005 SD, It's entirely up to you. My husband is diagnosed with AS, we have been married for 28years but I would still find it difficult to answer these questions for him. Nellie xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tylers-mum Report post Posted December 30, 2005 Did the test but when I clicked the link for my score, it came up with 'Internal error'! Grrr!! Thankfully I backpaged it and my test is still there with answers but can't get to my score! I took this test before but can't remember the score and wasn't truly truthful so waiting to see now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nellie Report post Posted December 30, 2005 This is the link to the Autism Research Centre tests. http://www.autismresearchcentre.com/tests/default.asp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something_different Report post Posted December 30, 2005 i had to calculate the score myself as it came up with an error message for me too their is a list at the bottom of the page saying what answers you get points for Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tylers-mum Report post Posted December 30, 2005 Ohh, off to go calculate! brb By the way, Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tylers-mum Report post Posted December 30, 2005 I scored 24. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ceecee Report post Posted December 31, 2005 Something Different i dont have an A.S. diagnosis either but i am practically certain I have it even more so since doing the test.You don't need a diagnosis to recognise that you have A>S> Many people with a.s. never have a diagnosis they don't feel they want need or require one.It's personal choice. Nellie I didn't mean doing the test for someone but what I meant was just someone sitting beside you and kind of a joint imput.Not everyone with A.S. is always ware of how their A.S. affects them and others.Some things I do that are in all likely because of my A>S> I didn't realise until hubby told me.Then I thought about it and realised he was right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
~Jonathan~ Report post Posted December 31, 2005 (edited) I scored as 34. My Mum scored as 15. Edited December 31, 2005 by ~Jonathan~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve_colour-se7en Report post Posted December 31, 2005 Hello everyone I took the test scored 44 I have had it on my site for a while I had taken it before but didn't attach my score, so thanks for visiting something_different I have added my score now. I don't really think it's that important or anything for one to place too much emphasis on however. Thanks again. One you can try however, is the Eye Test which will give you an idea from the perspective of a person with AS to read facial expressions, this I have also placed in the forum, personally I struggled with this one, personally being on the spectrum they all look the same to me. I think the boy means well but he is distinctly inclined to be inattentive...... Tutor of Winston Churchill to Lord Randolph Churchill, Winston's father Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nellie Report post Posted December 31, 2005 This is a link to an EQ - Empathy Quotient test. http://www.guardian.co.uk/life/flash/page/...,937836,00.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something_different Report post Posted December 31, 2005 thanx Nellie I scored 18 in the EQ test Your EQ score is 18 0 - 32 = You have a lower than average ability for understanding how other people feel and responding appropriately. Most people with Aspergers Syndrome or high-functioning autism score about 20. On average most women score about 47 and most men about 42. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamsmum Report post Posted December 31, 2005 I just took eq test got 11 whats that mean. i'm a bit concerned . whats worms and politics got to do with it. I don't like either Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trd Report post Posted December 31, 2005 I just took eq test got 11 whats that mean. i'm a bit concerned . whats worms and politics got to do with it. I don't like either Don't worry too much about the score. It might help point you in the right direction though. Anyway...it's sometimes hard to objectively test yourself. I'm sure I'm hard on myself sometimes and end up exaggerating a little here and there. Think the worms thing is about being interested in how things work...and a basic empathy test too I expect. The politics thing probably relates to 'being in a world of your own' and therefore not seeming interested in wider issues. Just guesses really. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamsmum Report post Posted December 31, 2005 yes that sounds right. Now you said it seems obviouse Thanks Alison Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted December 31, 2005 EQ Test - 62 !! Think i may be a wee bit too emotional! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ceecee Report post Posted December 31, 2005 I got 20 in the EQ test which is exactly what it said someone with Aspergers would get, so i wasn't too surprised. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lil_me Report post Posted January 1, 2006 (edited) I got 24 My DP got 45, kind of confirming what I have thought for a while, he possibly has AS Edited January 2, 2006 by lil_me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted January 2, 2006 A WORD OF CAUTION These tests are not designed to be diagnostic tests. The only way to diagnose AS is to have assessments carried out by clinical professionals with a high expertise in Austistic Spectrum Conditions. Bid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lil_me Report post Posted January 2, 2006 Yes you are right Bid, some believe these online tests are a confirmation and I don't think they are as a lot is based on answers given and people can and do lie. And we can only wish that clinical professionals with a high expertise in Austistic Spectrum conditions are who those seeking diagnosis are put into contact with, this is not always the case unfortunately and incorrect diagnosis is far too common. I doubt we would ever consider seeking a diagnosis for my partner as I don't believe we need to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something_different Report post Posted January 2, 2006 Yes that is true these online tests can't confirm weather you have AS or not. but it is interesting to see what result you get. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ceecee Report post Posted January 2, 2006 Yes your right these tests are only a guideline but if you all ready suspect you have a.s. then do the tests and they come up with scores indicating you may well havea.s. then it tends to heighten your suspicions that you might be right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bullet Report post Posted January 2, 2006 I did the wired one myself a few days ago (although on a different website as the wired one let me get all the way through and then conked out My score was 41, which was a little worrying, but as I've got through life ok it's not the end of the world to me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikrix Report post Posted January 2, 2006 I scored 33 on the AQ test and 18 on the EQ test. Should I be worried? Nikirx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bullet Report post Posted January 2, 2006 I did the Empathy test and got 16. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something_different Report post Posted January 2, 2006 I scored 33 on the AQ test and 18 on the EQ test. Should I be worried? Nikirx You got similare results to me i got 37 in the AQ and 18 in the EQ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikrix Report post Posted January 2, 2006 You got similare results to me i got 37 in the AQ and 18 in the EQ Do you have a dx? I've had a quick look at your posts and I dont think you have. I did notice one thing, When I was younger I had a fear of phones, I know it sounds silly but I could not talk on them and I noticed you had the same problem. Nikirx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something_different Report post Posted January 2, 2006 nope i don't have a dx I'm just a weirdo! not saying that you are weird! Just saying that i am! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brook Report post Posted January 2, 2006 I scored 38 on the EQ test. Brook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ceecee Report post Posted January 3, 2006 Nixrix and Something different, You both got similar results to me I don't have a diagnosis but i stongly suspect i have A.s. Genetically i believe this to be the case as well.I too didn't like phones when i was younger.I am not too bad now though.Sometimes i have to write down wha i need to say Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites