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Autism-Spectrum Quotient — 10-item Screening Subset (AQ-10)

A ten-item screening subset of the Autism-Spectrum Quotient that asks about autism-related traits in adult life. It screens for traits — it cannot diagnose autism.

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Estimated time: 3 min
10 questions: 10
Instrument version: 1.0
Time frame: Your whole life — answer about how you generally are

About this assessment

A ten-item screening subset of the Autism-Spectrum Quotient that asks about autism-related traits in adult life. It screens for traits — it cannot diagnose autism.

Developed by: Allison C, Auyeung B, Baron-Cohen S. Toward brief 'autism screening' for adults: the Autism-Spectrum Quotient-10. J Autism Dev Disord. 2012;42(4):468-477.

Published in: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg142

Source & development: AQ-10 items are published in NICE clinical guidance (CG142, QS2) for adult services. Copyright of the AQ is retained by the authors; written permission for commercial web distribution has NOT yet been obtained. Disabled until documented in docs/LICENSES.md.

This assessment is an informational screening tool, not a medical diagnosis. Results are based on your responses and should not replace evaluation by a qualified healthcare professional.

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