How long does the Autism Spectrum Test (AQ-10) take?

The test takes approximately 3 minutes to complete, with 10 questions. Results are displayed as soon as you finish.

Is Autism Spectrum Test (AQ-10) free and anonymous?

Yes, completely free and anonymous. You don't need to register or provide an email. All results are processed locally and can be deleted at any time.

Who should take the Autism Spectrum Test (AQ-10)?

Anyone interested in learning more about themselves. The test is suitable for adults and adolescents. It takes approximately 3 minutes and requires no special preparation.

How reliable is the Autism Spectrum Test (AQ-10)?

Autism Spectrum Test (AQ-10) is based on established psychological research and standardized scoring criteria. Like all self-assessment tools, it is not a clinical diagnosis, but it can help you think about where you stand and what you might want to explore next.

How many questions are in the Autism Spectrum Test (AQ-10) test?

The test has 10 questions and takes approximately 3 minutes to complete.

Is the Autism Spectrum Test (AQ-10) test free?

Yes, this test is completely free to take. Results are instant and anonymous, no registration or email required.

Autism Spectrum Test (AQ-10)

Ever wondered if you might be on the autism spectrum? The AQ-10 is a rapid screening tool for adults - 10 questions from the full 50-item version, short enough for a quick check. Recommended by NICE guideline CG142. Takes about 3 minutes.

What Is the AQ-10?

Ten quick questions pulled from the full Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) to screen for autism-related traits in adults. It is short enough for primary care and recommended by NICE guideline CG142 -- score 6 or more, and a full diagnostic assessment is worth pursuing.

How Scoring Works

Each item is dichotomized (0 or 1):

Items 1,7,8,10: Score 1 for 'Slightly Agree' or 'Definitely Agree'
Items 2,3,4,5,6,9: Score 1 for 'Slightly Disagree' or 'Definitely Disagree'

Total score 0-10. >= 6 suggests further evaluation may be helpful.

*Allison, C., Auyeung, B., & Baron-Cohen, S. (2012). Toward brief "red flags" for autism screening: The Short Autism Spectrum Quotient and the Short Quantitative Checklist in 1,000 cases and 3,000 controls. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry, 51(2), 202-212.*

Scoring Guide

10 items, 4-point scale. Dichotomous scoring: Items 1,7,8,10 score 1 for Slightly/Definitely Agree. Items 2,3,4,5,6,9 score 1 for Slightly/Definitely Disagree. Total ≥6 suggests referral. Allison et al. (2012).

Result Interpretation

Finish the 10 questions and you get your results straight away — no account, no sign-up, no waiting.

We calculate your total from your answers, then give you a plain-language explanation of what the numbers mean. Whenever possible, we also show how your results compare to population norms.

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