[kvinneakt]

I have taken the AQ test 2x online at different sites. 2 scores 35 and 36. It is not a surprise to me for many reasons.

My question is: Is there any value to talking to my pdoc about this? I am 59 years old and it is not going to change my life.

PS: A previous post I did about a boy who barked like a dog was a fabrication. The boy was me. I was a weird kid from the start. My "story" was because I could not talk about it directly.

[Travelinglady]

I want to respond, but I am not familiar with this test. What does it measure?

Yeah, I'm sure many of us talk about someone else occasionally when it is really us who has the problem!

[reeceaclarke]

I scored 38 my self

[H3rmit]

You mean this test?

Wired 9.12: Take The AQ Test

37

I've learned a lot over the years. In the past I would have scored higher.

It takes two seconds to ask your pdoc. They will have an opinion about it, most likely. Of course you'll have to take into account if they have any experience with this kind of issue. Many would not, I imagine. They'll still have an opinion.

[rosska]

I got a score of 39. I was at my PDoc yesterday, it was my first time seeing this particular PDoc and I was going because I've been dealing with a lot for years and feeling very disconnected etc. She has an interest in Aspergers and was pretty convinced that it's the main source of a lot of my problems, she's now putting in a referral to get me officially tested before we proceed.

I'm 27 going on 28. I don't think age really matters though, from what I've read there are a lot of people in their 50's who have never been diagnosed. Getting a diagnosis may not overly change your life but perhaps it would put your mind at ease simply to know there is a reason behind things in your life?

I know for myself that if I do get a positive diagnosis, it wont change any of the things from my youth, but it would at least help myself and my family understand that I wasn't just 'being a ****' all these years.

[Phreak]

I just scored 34. A little concious I may have sub-conciously squed the quiz though

[yellowfrog268]

Just scored a 43.

Might take this to my appointment in August when I will be tested for Asperger's

By the way, I'll be 42 in August and while I don't expect any monumental changes to my life should the diagnosis of Aspergers/Autism be given, I do plan on sharing it with certain people who I know support and love me.

[The_little_didgee]

Quiz: 44

Originally Posted by yellowfrog268

By the way, I'll be 42 in August and while I don't expect any monumental changes to my life should the diagnosis of Aspergers/Autism be given, I do plan on sharing it with certain people who I know support and love me.

It provides an explanation and answers, that help with self-understanding and healing.

I scored 31. I don't know what that means.

[krisakira]

I scored a 30 and I've never been diagnosed or considered to have an autism spectrum disorder.

[suchalargepillcase]

I actually just took it and scored a 39 and I have been diagnosed with Asperger's. However, I wouldn't use that test as a definitive answer because I noticed in the questions there were a lot of loopholes depending on the person taking the test. I would suggest studying up on autism and Asperger's and then going to your pdoc with any concerns.