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What is the Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ)?
Can the Aq predict who will get a diagnosis of autism?
How accurate is the Aq test for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
What is autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?
Apr 19, 2017 · The Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ; Baron-Cohen et al. 2001a) is a 50-item self-report questionnaire for measuring the degree to which an adult with normal intelligence has the traits associated with the autistic spectrum.
Feb 27, 2024 · To meet diagnostic criteria for ASD according to DSM-5, a child must have persistent deficits in each of three areas of social communication and interaction (see A.1. through A.3. below) plus at least two of four types of restricted, repetitive behaviors (see B.1. through B.4. below).
- What The Tests Measure
- Scoring Ranges & Thresholds
- What The Scores Mean
- Average Scores
Here is a list of all the autism tests on our website, with short descriptions of each Note that I only include autism-specific tests in this post.
Now that you have a nice overview of what the tests measure, let’s have a look at the scoring ranges and threshold values of each test. Note that in most cases, scores indicative of autism are at or above the specified threshold values—except for the EQ, where scores below the specified threshold value are indicative of autism.
Now that you know the scoring ranges and threshold values, I will offer brief descriptions of what your scores are indicating—and if known, what they are associated with. Note that no single test is conclusive, and it’s not uncommon to score below the threshold values on some of the tests. Test results have to be looked at as a whole.
Based on the research literature, how do your scores compare to other autistic and non-autistic people? The table below presents the average scores of autistics and non-autistics, as well as average scores per sex. Between males and females, the highest scores are denoted by a black star (★). It is interesting to note is that on many of the autism ...
Dec 15, 2016 · Key diagnostic features of children with ASD include deficits in social communication and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interest, or activities. The diagnostic criteria exist on...
Jun 29, 2016 · In particular, the Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ), a self-report questionnaire (Baron-Cohen et al. 2001), has been suggested as a means of quickly and cost-effectively estimating ASD risk and thus guiding referrals.
- Karen Ashwood, Nicola Gillan, Jamie Horder, Hannah Hayward, Emma Louise Woodhouse, Fiona Susan McEwe...
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- Psychol Med. 2016 Sep; 46(12): 2595-2604.
The Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) is a 50 item self-report measure used to assess traits of autism in adults and adolescents aged 16 years and over. The measure is suitable for men and women who have normal intellectual functioning.
Jun 14, 2021 · June 2021: We amended the recommendations on identification and assessment to clarify that when the Autism-Spectrum Quotient – 10 items (AQ-10) is used to assess for possible autism, the score at which the person should be offered a comprehensive assessment is 6 or above.
