I don't know if this has been discussed on here before, I did a search but couldn't find anything.

What are your experiences/opinions about the AQ test developed by Cambridge University?

Research Project: Adult Autism Spectrum Quotient - Autism Research Centre

The article explains "It is recognized that at best the AQ is a screening instrument - it is not itself diagnostic." The AQ measures on a spectrum of 0-50 and a score of 32 or above tends to correlate with a diagnosis.

You can take the test here:

Wired 9.12: Take The AQ Test

I'm interested because I scored quite highly (26) yet other online tests (including Psych Central's) score me as neuro-typical.

However I often feel there are unwritten social rules I just don't 'get', I'm quite a sensitive, intense person and don't really do 'small talk' (although I have learned it), I don't have many friends (the ones I do have I treasure) but was frequently cliqued out of groups when younger (I'm in my 40s, female). Some of the things I read about Aspergers I can identify with, I often take things literally, read things wrong, don't like change and I'm sensitive to noise/crowds.