Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ-50)

The Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ-50) is a self-report screening questionnaire developed to measure autistic traits in adolescents and adults with average or above-average intelligence. The scale was created by Simon Baron-Cohen and colleagues at the Autism Research Centre, University of Cambridge.

The AQ-50 measures characteristics commonly associated with autism spectrum conditions across social interaction, communication, imagination, attention switching, and attention to detail. It is widely used in psychological research, educational settings, and mental health screening.

This assessment is intended for screening and educational purposes only and does not provide a clinical diagnosis.

You will read a series of statements related to social behavior, communication, imagination, routines, and attention patterns. Select the response that best describes how strongly you agree or disagree with each statement based on your everyday experiences.

There are no right or wrong answers. Respond honestly and choose the option that best reflects your typical behavior, preferences, and experiences.

The AQ-50 uses a trait-based scoring system designed to measure the degree of autism-related characteristics. Higher scores may indicate stronger autistic traits involving social interaction, communication style, attention patterns, routines, and imagination.

This assessment is a screening tool only and should not be used as a substitute for professional clinical evaluation.

Enhanced digital scoring engine 02/03/2026.
Improved dimensional interpretation 03/04/2026.
Responsive assessment interface 05/03/2026.
Professional psychometric reporting support 05/08/2026.

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

I prefer to do things the same way over and over again.

If I try to imagine something, I find it very easy to create a picture in my mind.

I frequently get so strongly absorbed in one thing that I lose sight of other things.

I often notice small sounds when others do not.

I usually notice car number plates or similar strings of information.

Other people frequently tell me that what I’ve said is impolite, even though I think it is polite.

When I’m reading a story, I can easily imagine what the characters might look like.

I am fascinated by dates.

In a social group, I can easily keep track of several different people’s conversations.

I find social situations easy.

I tend to notice details that others do not.

I would rather go to a library than to a party.

I find making up stories easy.

I find myself drawn more strongly to people than to things.

I tend to have very strong interests, which I get upset about if I can’t pursue.

I enjoy social chitchat.

When I talk, it isn’t always easy for others to get a word in edgewise.

I am fascinated by numbers.

When I’m reading a story, I find it difficult to work out the characters’ intentions.

I don’t particularly enjoy reading fiction.

I find it hard to make new friends.

I notice patterns in things all the time.

I would rather go to the theater than to a museum.

It does not upset me if my daily routine is disturbed.

I frequently find that I don’t know how to keep a conversation going.

I find it easy to “read between the lines” when someone is talking to me.

I usually concentrate more on the whole picture, rather than on the small details.

I am not very good at remembering phone numbers.

I don’t usually notice small changes in a situation or a person’s appearance.

I know how to tell if someone listening to me is getting bored.

I find it easy to do more than one thing at once.

When I talk on the phone, I’m not sure when it’s my turn to speak.

I enjoy doing things spontaneously.

I am often the last to understand the point of a joke.

I find it easy to work out what someone is thinking or feeling just by looking at their face.

If there is an interruption, I can switch back to what I was doing very quickly.

I am good at social chitchat.

People often tell me that I keep going on and on about the same thing.

When I was young, I used to enjoy playing games involving pretending with other children.

I like to collect information about categories of things (e.g., types of cars, birds, trains, plants).

I find it difficult to imagine what it would be like to be someone else.

I like to carefully plan any activities I participate in.

I enjoy social occasions.

I find it difficult to work out people’s intentions.

New situations make me anxious.

I enjoy meeting new people.

I am a good diplomat.

I am not very good at remembering people’s date of birth.

I find it very easy to play games with children that involve pretending.