Ten statements about how you notice details, switch attention and read other people. This is a short screen for adults without an intellectual disability. You may stop at any time.
AQ-10 is a ten-item short form of the Autism Spectrum Quotient by Baron-Cohen and colleagues. Allison, Auyeung and Baron-Cohen (2012) selected items about attention to detail, attention switching, communication, imagination and social skills. NICE recommends it to decide whether an adult should be referred for a specialist assessment.
How scoring works
Each statement has four answers. One point is given for definite or slight agreement with statements 1, 7, 8 and 10, and for definite or slight disagreement with statements 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 9. The total is 0–10: 0–5 is below the referral threshold, 6–10 is at or above it.
10answers
0–1point per statement
0–10total score
Method and sources
The study that created AQ-10, the original AQ, the Autism Research Centre form and the Russian adaptation of the full AQ are listed below.
No. It means a full assessment is worth discussing. Only a specialist assessment can confirm or rule out autism.
Can a low score miss autism?
Yes. People who have learned to mask their difficulties, especially women, may score low. If the topic resonates with you, discuss it with a specialist anyway.
