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In reply to the discussion: The Quick and Easy Asperger's Test (Asperger's Syndrome is basically a mild version of Autism) [View all]Douglas Carpenter
(20,226 posts)33. here is the most extensive and recognized test - as far I can gather from the materials I've read
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it is actually designed to be administered by a professional - but it can be taken and scored online:
The Ritvo Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale-Revised (RAADS-R)
http://aspietests.org/raads/index.php
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The Quick and Easy Asperger's Test (Asperger's Syndrome is basically a mild version of Autism) [View all]
Douglas Carpenter
Jul 2014
OP
After 50 years of being one I don't really think a mental health professional will help me much.
CBGLuthier
Jul 2014
#1
I can understand that. But for many people finding out why they are the way they are can be
Douglas Carpenter
Jul 2014
#2
have you tried the EQ empathy test? A lack of empathy is one of the principle symptoms
Douglas Carpenter
Jul 2014
#48
with a score like that - it would probably be unlikely that you would be in the Autistic Spectrum
Douglas Carpenter
Jul 2014
#53
I always thought that saying "Asperger's" was kind of like saying "Hodgkin's disease"
KamaAina
Jul 2014
#7
for many people even those who may have a mild form of Autism such as Asperger's - the image in
Douglas Carpenter
Jul 2014
#42
here is a more extensive test - this one will probably take about 20-30 minutes
Douglas Carpenter
Jul 2014
#11
I have the arrested-handwriting thing too. My cursive looks about the same as it did in third grade.
nomorenomore08
Jul 2014
#32
i grew up in a world where as far anyone knew there was no dyslexia, no ADHD and no Asperger's
Douglas Carpenter
Jul 2014
#28
here is the most extensive and recognized test - as far I can gather from the materials I've read
Douglas Carpenter
Jul 2014
#33
Here is another online test I found that was developed at Cambridge University in England -
Douglas Carpenter
Jul 2014
#29
I guess that explains a lot in recent years, but what about those of us born well before
Douglas Carpenter
Jul 2014
#41
actually - most (but not all) people with Autism Spectrum Disorders have poor hand writing
Douglas Carpenter
Jul 2014
#45
most socially awkward people do not have ASD nor do most people who talk to themselves or
Douglas Carpenter
Jul 2014
#47
I have selective Aspberger's; Significant difficulties in social interaction with assholes.
Xipe Totec
Jul 2014
#44
23.8 percent I thought it was rather high until I saw some of the answers here.
BlueJazz
Jul 2014
#49