ADOSTest.netQuestionnaire for self-reflection
Free Adult Autism Self-Assessment
Explore social experiences, communication, routines, interests and sensory needs. See your complete result as soon as you finish.
Start the self-assessment- 30 scored questions
- About 5 minutes
- On your device
This educational questionnaire is separate from the clinical ADOS-2 and cannot diagnose autism. Read the clinical ADOS-2 guide
Before you begin
Think about your usual experiences over the last six months. Choose the answer that fits best.
Read how the scores are calculatedWhat is the ADOS test?
ADOS-2 is a structured observation that a trained professional can use during an autism evaluation. The questionnaire on this site is an independent tool for reflecting on your own experiences.
Read the About pageWhat the questions look like
The self-assessment includes 30 scored questions and four optional background questions. Here are three examples from the questionnaire.
After social events, I need a long time alone before I feel like myself again.
I do everyday things in a set order and feel uneasy if I have to do them differently.
Certain clothing textures, labels or food textures bother me much more than they bother other people.
How to answer
Think about your usual experiences over the last six months. Choose the answer that fits best.
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How the assessment can help
- Look for patterns
See which areas stood out in the experiences you reported.
- Consider the context
Think about when those experiences arise and how they affect you.
- Use it to start a conversation
Bring specific examples if you decide to talk with a professional.
How the self-assessment works
- Answer at your pace
Answer 30 scored questions and, if you wish, four background questions.
- See your result
Get a total and a breakdown across five areas of everyday life.
- Keep what helps
Print the summary or save it as a PDF to refer to later.
Ready to get started?
Answer 30 questions at your own pace and see your full result for free.
What your result shows
Your total runs from 0 to 90, with up to 18 points per area. These provisional ranges describe your answers and cannot estimate the likelihood of autism.
What you can expect
- 100% free
See the full result without signing up.
- Private answers
Your answers stay in your browser.
- About five minutes
Take the questions one at a time.
- Adult self-reflection
Answer about your own experiences.
- Any device
Use it on a phone, tablet or desktop.
- Clear scoring
See how the questionnaire score is calculated.
Five areas of everyday experience
Social Interaction & Reciprocity
Starting conversations, sharing experiences and the energy that social interaction takes.
Communication in Conversation
Finding words, following a conversation and understanding what people mean.
Nonverbal Communication & Reading Others
Eye contact, facial expressions, tone of voice and reading social cues.
Flexibility, Routines & Repetitive Patterns
Responding to change, familiar routines and repetitive movements or rituals.
Interests & Sensory Experience
Deep interests, attention to detail and responses to sound, light, textures or smells.
Scoring and further reading
See how the score is calculated, learn what clinicians observe during ADOS testing, and find guides to help you put your result in context.
Before you start
Is this the clinical ADOS-2?
This is an educational questionnaire for adults. The clinical ADOS-2 is a structured observation carried out by a trained professional.
What can I use my result for?
Use it to notice patterns in your answers or prepare examples for a conversation with a professional. The result cannot diagnose or rule out autism.
Where do my answers go?
Your browser calculates your result on your device. Your answers and score stay in your browser. No account is required.
Explore your everyday experiences
Take the free self-assessment when you feel ready. Your answers stay on your device.