Symptom Tests for Adults

Autism Symptom Test for Adults

Could I have autism? What does autism spectrum disorder look like in adults? How do autism symptoms change with age? Am I autistic? Take this free autism test for adults and share the instant results with a health professional for evaluation.

By ADDitude’s ADHD Medical Review Panel Verified Medically reviewed by John Harrington, M.D. Reviewed on October 15, 2019
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It’s often tricky for me to work out what someone is thinking or feeling just by looking at their facial expressions.

I think a lot about my body language and facial expressions when interacting with people.

Sometimes a thought or a subject gets stuck in my head, and I have to talk about it even if no one is interested.

I have often been told that I have an unusual voice or cadence (e.g., flat, monotone, childish, high-pitched)

My sensory reactions seem extreme; I react strongly – or not at all – to sound, texture, smell, temperature, foods, and other forms of sensory input.

Privately or not, I engage in repetitive behaviors (e.g., hand flapping, rocking, pacing, spinning) that help me calm down and/or self-regulate.

I feel I have to “act normal” to please other people and make them like me.

I prefer to do things on my own rather than with others.

I am often told that I’m clumsy or uncoordinated.

I find changes to my routine, no matter how small – like taking a different route to school or work – stressful and frustrating, even distressing.

I have often been told that I’m rude or impolite – a comment that always catches me by surprise.

Social interactions are exhausting. I put a lot of effort into monitoring and following social conventions.

I’m often unsure about which behaviors others expect from me and are considered appropriate for a given social situation.

I often zoom in on or focus intently on details and thus sometimes miss the “big picture.”

I notice patterns in things all the time.

People often tell me that I give too much detail.

When I become interested in something, my interest is often intense, strong, and deep.

I really don’t like to stray from rules, set procedures, and the “correct” way of doing things.


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