RAADS-14 | Ritvo Autism & Asperger Diagnostic Scale

Question 1 of 14 Social Understanding Difficulties

It is difficult for me to understand how other people are feeling when we are talking.


Question 2 of 14 Sensory Sensitivity

Some ordinary textures that do not bother others feel very offensive when they touch my skin.


Question 3 of 14 Social Interaction Difficulties

It is very difficult for me to work and function in groups.


Question 4 of 14 Social Understanding Difficulties

It is difficult to figure out what other people expect of me.


Question 5 of 14 Social Interaction Difficulties

I often do not know how to act in social situations.


Question 6 of 14 Social Communication Ability

I can chat and make small talk with people.


Question 7 of 14 Sensory Overload

When I feel overwhelmed by my senses, I have to isolate myself to shut them down.


Question 8 of 14 Social Interaction Difficulties

How to make friends and socialize is a mystery to me.


Question 9 of 14 Conversational Timing Difficulties

When talking to someone, I have a hard time telling when it is my turn to talk or to listen.


Question 10 of 14 Sensory Sensitivity

Sometimes I have to cover my ears to block out painful noises.


Question 11 of 14 Nonverbal Communication Difficulties

It can be very hard to read someone’s face, hand, and body movements when we are talking.


Question 12 of 14 Detail-Focused Thinking

I focus on details rather than the overall idea.


Question 13 of 14 Literal Interpretation

I take things too literally, so I often miss what people are trying to say.


Question 14 of 14 Need for Sameness

I get extremely upset when the way I like to do things is suddenly changed.