Am I Autistic Quiz: Adult Autism Self-Assessment and Recognition

I find social situations mentally exhausting and need recovery time afterward

I can socialize but it feels like performing or following a script

I enjoy socializing but sometimes miss subtle social cues

I generally feel comfortable and natural in social situations

I'm frequently overwhelmed by sensory input and need to manage my environment

I'm quite sensitive to certain sounds, textures, or lighting

I notice sensory details more than others but it doesn't overwhelm me

I rarely notice or am bothered by sensory input

I need predictable routines and find unexpected changes very distressing

I prefer routine and structure, and changes require mental preparation

I like some routine but can adapt to changes without major difficulty

I enjoy variety and change, and routines can feel restrictive

I have intense, consuming interests that I can focus on for hours

I develop deep knowledge in specific areas that fascinate me

I have hobbies I enjoy but they don't dominate my thinking

My interests are varied and change frequently

Eye contact feels uncomfortable or overwhelming, though I've learned to fake it

I can make eye contact but it requires conscious effort

Eye contact is sometimes uncomfortable but generally manageable

Eye contact feels natural and I read nonverbal cues easily

I frequently become overwhelmed and sometimes have meltdowns or shutdowns

I sometimes feel emotionally overwhelmed and need time alone to recharge

I occasionally get overwhelmed but can usually manage my emotions

I generally manage emotions well and rarely feel overwhelmed

I constantly monitor and adjust my behavior to appear 'normal' to others

I often feel like I'm performing or copying others' social behaviors

I sometimes adjust my behavior in social situations

I generally act naturally without thinking about adjusting my behavior

I often take things literally and miss sarcasm, jokes, or implied meanings

I sometimes miss subtle meanings or need clarification on implied messages

I usually understand figurative language but occasionally miss nuances

I easily understand sarcasm, metaphors, and implied meanings

I have repetitive movements or behaviors that help me self-regulate

I sometimes engage in repetitive behaviors when stressed or focused

I occasionally have habits like fidgeting or repetitive movements

I rarely engage in repetitive behaviors or movements

I feel deeply but struggle to understand what others are thinking or feeling

I'm very empathetic but have trouble reading unspoken emotions

I can read others' emotions but it takes conscious effort

I naturally pick up on others' emotions and perspectives

I find social rules confusing and often learn them intellectually rather than intuitively

I can follow social rules but they don't always make sense to me

I understand most social rules though I sometimes question their purpose

Social rules and conventions feel natural and intuitive to me

Plan changes cause me significant stress and anxiety

I need advance notice and time to mentally prepare for changes

I prefer consistency but can adapt to changes with some effort

I adapt easily to changes and often enjoy spontaneity

I have few close friends and find maintaining relationships challenging

I prefer a small group of close friends over many acquaintances

I have both close friends and broader social connections

I easily make friends and enjoy a wide social circle

I need detailed information and struggle with ambiguous or incomplete instructions

I prefer clear, systematic information and can get confused by vague directions

I can work with both detailed and general information

I easily fill in gaps and work well with incomplete information

I've always felt fundamentally different from others and struggled to understand why

I often feel like an outsider or like I'm missing some social rulebook

I sometimes feel different but can usually connect with others

I generally feel like I fit in and connect easily with others