Your result
A made-up example that shows what you get after the test. Take the test to get your own result.
Your answers are not typical of autism
You scored 9, below the cut-off of 14. Your answers are less typical of autism. If you still recognise yourself in descriptions of autism, you can talk to your doctor.
Where you stand
9 of 42For comparison: the median in the study that developed the test. Half of each group scored above it, half below.
- 11 Other psychiatric diagnoses
- 15 ADHD
- 32 Autism
The RAADS-14 is a screener, not a diagnosis. It was tested on adults in psychiatric care, not on the general public, and many people without autism score above the cut-off. Only a health professional can diagnose autism after a thorough assessment.
The three areas
The score is split into three areas the test picks up. A high score in one area alone says little about autism.
- MentalizingUnderstanding what others think, feel and expect5 / 21
- Social anxietyDiscomfort and uncertainty in social situations4 / 12
- Sensory reactivityStrong reactions to sound, touch and other input0 / 9
Your answers
Each answer gives 0 to 3 points. Statement 6 counts in reverse.
It is difficult for me to understand how other people are feeling when we are talking.
Never true · 0Some ordinary textures that do not bother others feel very offensive when they touch my skin.
Never true · 0It is very difficult for me to work and function in groups.
True only when I was younger than 16 · 1It is difficult to figure out what other people expect of me.
True only when I was younger than 16 · 1I often don’t know how to act in social situations.
True only when I was younger than 16 · 1I can chat and make small talk with people.
True only now · 1When I feel overwhelmed by my senses, I have to isolate myself to shut them down.
Never true · 0How to make friends and socialize is a mystery to me.
True only when I was younger than 16 · 1When talking to someone, I have a hard time telling when it is my turn to talk or to listen.
True only when I was younger than 16 · 1Sometimes I have to cover my ears to block out painful noises (like vacuum cleaners or people talking too much or too loudly).
Never true · 0It can be very hard to read someone’s face, hand, and body movements when we are talking.
True only when I was younger than 16 · 1I focus on details rather than the overall idea.
True only when I was younger than 16 · 1I take things too literally, so I often miss what people are trying to say.
Never true · 0I get extremely upset when the way I like to do things is suddenly changed.
True only when I was younger than 16 · 1
What you can do next
If the result matches your experience, or you have struggled with social interaction, sensory input or change throughout your life, you can talk to your doctor about an assessment. You are welcome to bring this result.