ASD Screener

What is ASD?

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviours, speech and nonverbal communication. 

We know that there is not one autism but many subtypes, most influenced by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Because autism is a spectrum disorder, each person with autism has a distinct set of strengths and challenges. The ways in which people with autism learn, think and problem-solve can range from highly skilled to severely challenged. Some people with ASD may require significant support in their daily lives, while others may need less support and, in some cases, live entirely independently.

 

Think you have ASD? Complete the following form!

ASD - RAADS-14 Website Screener

Please respond with the answer that most accurately describes how each of the statements below applies to you. For the purposes of this test, “When I was Young” refers to the age of 17 or younger.

Please answer the questions according to what is true for you. Check only one column per statement.
It is difficult for me to understand how other people are feeling when we are talking.
Some ordinary textures that do not bother others feel very offensive when they touch my skin.
It is very difficult for me to work and function in groups
If is difficult to figure out what other people expect of me
I don't often know how to act in social situations
I can chat and make small talk with people.
When I feel overwhelmed by my senses, I have to isolate myself to shut them down.
How to make friends and socialize is a mystery to me.
When talking to someone, I have a hard time telling when it is my turn to talk or to listen.
Sometimes I have to cover my ears to block out painful noises (like vacuum cleaners or people talking too much or too loudly).
It can be very hard to read someone’s face, hand, and body movements when we are talking.
I focus on details rather than the overall idea.
I take things too literally, so I often miss what people are trying to say.
I get extremely upset when the way I like to do things is suddenly changed.

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