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Every time I do a questionnaire related to any mental health disorder I always struggle a lot because a part of me wants to get a high score so that I have my proof to myself but the majority of me is trying to answer accurately so I can never tell whether I’m exaggerating or being accurate

I got 30 but I always doubt my answers on questionnaires like these, like as if I don't actuallly know myself.

I scored 40. I'm 73, and I'm sure I would have scored higher when I was younger. I'm self-diagnosed, and working with a counselor. I hope to eventually get a professional diagnosis. Edit: My ASD diagnosis is now official.

For anyone who sees this comment and this "The questions are open to interpretation" - I was the same. I think you've got to remember strong analysis skills are something that is fairly common in Aspergers. If you're saying "it depends" on a large number of these questions, maybe you're over-analyzing in the same way someone with Aspergers would?

Tell an over-thinker to not over think a test is like telling someone who doesn’t like the dentist not to think about their tongue during an appointment.... = Fail 🤣

me: gets a 38 also me: no i'm fine it's just my adhd and social anxiety... yep definitely...

Today my mother tried to tell me that I’m not autistic, that I just have very bad anxiety and depression and that even though she had me tested and they said it’s a “developmental disorder”. I needed a little bit of reassurance and confirmation, and getting a 39 boosted my confidence a little. I’m just trying to live a balanced life, invalidating my experiences isn’t going to help. Thanks for this, Paul.

Just took the test today and scored 44. I'm almost 60 years old and although I was shocked I'm also very relieved to be able to put a name to my lifelong difficulties. Thank you for sharing this.

I got a 32. I suspect I would have scored higher when I was younger, but life experiences have probably softened the edges somewhat (I'm 62 now).

37 but there are questions i dont even know how to answer and it always feels as if i didnt even know myself, or how i think

I took this test twice with a separation of 2 months (35 and 32 points accordingly) i'm still feeling skeptical about having austim, even though my mom has mentioned some pretty "autistic" patterns of behaviour I had as a child, like avoiding socialization, playing by myself all the time and being extremely distant and day dreaming, etc... It feels like i'm seeking validation for issues and faults i've always had, rather than justifying on a logical sense why they happen still. Maybe the issue lies on my motivation, but it seems really scary to actually go forward and see a specialist. I guess you could say i'm scared that they say I dont have autism when I've dedicated so much of my time researching about it and then I would have to justify my struggles with trauma, which just doesn't feel enough for me.

38 here. Actually rather surprising, though I had little difficulty deciding what the answers were for me. A few times I went for "slightly agree" rather than the stronger version just because I thought I'd feel like I was exaggerating if I did. I don't know if that's a common feeling or not.

Mine was 39 and I'm female. My past diagnoses were bipolar/phobic/anxiety and depression. Thank you for sharing.

I got 38, I'm 76 yo next month (female) and have suspected for a while that I'm on the spectrum. Wish I'd known sooner because this knowledge explains so many things in my life, from childhood on.

I am an adult cis woman, and I scored a 42 on the AQ test. I decided to continue down the rabbit hole toward official diagnosis and have an appointment later this week. Thank you for this content - it's making me feel better about my decision to be officially assessed.

It's important to not seek an answer that you're happy with but rather an answer which is correct. Many people get caught up in confirmation biases.

I am having a hard time seeing how autism is not just normal feelings and emotions, or I am autistic

I am a 15 year old girl and I scored 41. For a few years now I have been thinking that I am autistic. I often find social interaction very difficult and I don't like the things other people of my age like, such as boys and makeup. I prefer to read a good book. I also often say what I think, when someone says to me "What do you think of my shoes" and I don't like them, I say "I don't like them". Until a few years ago I didn't realize at all that I was much more honest about somethings than others, until a classmate once said that to me. I have already talked to my mother once, but she does not want me to be tested, because she thinks that it may cause problems later, for example finding a job. I would like to be tested, that would provide certainty and relief or something. (I find it uncomfortable to talk about this with someone but especially my mother)

Scored a 38. I have been diagnosed with ASD (Aspergers) for 9 years now. Had a lot of help back then and must say that i would have answered these questions different back then. I do have a drive to learn social aspects since i was diagnosed. I am a teacher(math) now for 7 years and have a wife now (met her 7 years ago). The test should not be the end for you. I took my diagnosis as a perfect oppertunity to focus on what was holding me back. Once i figured out what i wanted and what i needed everything went up from there. Use this information to better yourself. Not to belittle yourself or find excuses. I thought my life was over first thing after i was diagnosed. I haven't been more wrong in my life.

I scored 39. 68 year old female who probably masked a lot but definitely non conforming at school. You have no idea how relieved I feel to finally understand myself, especially the rage reactions, overthinking, depression, social avoidance and shame. Your video on gender nonconformity was so valuable.