I thought it could be fun/interesting to go through an autism test question by question, and see what resonates with people, and how we approach thinking about the questions. So to start, here’s question 1 of the AQ-10.
1. I often notice small sounds when others do not.
- Definitely Agree
- Slightly Agree
- Slightly Disagree
- Definitely Disagree
Is this statement true for you? Can you think of any examples? Is it an easy or difficult question for you to answer?
You can find the full AQ-10 test here. Note this test is intended as a quick screener, and cannot diagnose or rule out any condition on its own.
I’d rather play AQ20. /s
1, definitely agree. Not diagnosed but several self tests encourage investigating further. I hear sounds all the time everywhere, and I’m especially annoyed by low frequency noise such as ventilation or computer fans, sounds my colleagues do not even notice. It steals my focus which is probably more exhausting than the sound itself.