Autism Spectrum Quotient (Full AQ-50)
The complete 50-item AQ across five traits: social skill, attention switching, detail, communication, and imagination
About this assessment
The full 50-item Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ), based on the instrument developed by Simon Baron-Cohen and colleagues at the Cambridge Autism Research Centre to measure where an adult of normal intelligence sits on the continuum from neurotypical to autistic traits. It covers all five published dimensions, with ten items each: social skill, attention switching, attention to detail, communication, and imagination. Following AQ convention, every item is scored 0 or 1, with both 'definitely' and 'slightly' responses on the autistic-leaning side earning a single point, for a maximum of 50. Roughly half the items are reverse-keyed so the test does not telegraph which answer is the 'autistic' one. This is an educational and self-reflection tool that reflects the AQ research framework, not a diagnosis. A high score does not mean you are autistic, and only a qualified clinician can make that assessment.
Your result breaks down across 5 measured dimensions
This assessment includes built-in validity checks. Your result includes a confidence rating based on response consistency.