If you’re wondering if you had autism as a child or during high school, this autism questionnaire for parents and guardians can help. You can give this screening test to your parents to help identify whether you may have had characteristics of autism as a child and during high school. The questions are based on common signs and symptoms of autism and are intended to provide a general sense of whether you may have had autism.
Please note that this test is not a definitive diagnosis and it’s not intended to replace professional evaluation. If your parents have concerns about your development or behavior as a child or during high school, it is important to consult with a qualified professional such as a developmental pediatrician, a psychologist, or a neurologist. They will be able to give you a complete evaluation, including a formal assessment and will take into account your unique experiences, background, and personal history.
Scoring
- For each question, give 1 point if the answer is “yes,” and 0 points if the answer is “no.”
Autism Questionnaire For Parents/Guardians
Social interaction:
- Did your child seem comfortable initiating and maintaining social interactions with peers and adults?
- Did your child have difficulty understanding social cues and nonverbal communication?
- Did your child have difficulty understanding sarcasm or irony?
- Did your child have difficulty making and keeping friends
Communication:
- Did your child have difficulty understanding idiomatic expressions or figurative language?
- Did your child have difficulty understanding sarcasm or irony?
- Did your child have difficulty with conversation skills, such as taking turns or understanding the topic of conversation?
- Did your child have difficulty with verbal or nonverbal expression of thoughts and emotions?
- Was your child more comfortable communicating through written or typed language than spoken language?
Repetitive or restrictive behaviors:
- Did your child seem to have a need for sameness and routine?
- Did your child have difficulty with changes in routine?
- Did your child have intense interests in specific topics?
- Did your child have repetitive movements or self-stimulatory behaviors?
- Did your child have difficulty with transitions or changes in their environment?
Sensory processing:
- Did your child seem to have a heightened or decreased sensitivity to certain sensory inputs, such as sound, light, or touch?
- Did your child have difficulty filtering out background noise or distractions?
- Did your child have difficulty with fine motor skills?
Scoring System:
- A score of 2 or lower suggests that it is unlikely that your child had autism as a child or during high school.
- A score of 3-5 suggests that your child may have had some characteristics of autism as a child or during high school and may have benefited from further evaluation.
- A score of 6 or higher suggests that your child may have had autism as a child or during high school and may have benefited from further evaluation.
Please remind your parents that this test is not a definitive diagnosis and it’s not intended to replace professional evaluation. It’s a way to gather information and stimulate conversation but it should not be used to make any assumptions or decisions. If they have concerns about your development or behavior as a child or during high school, it is important to consult with a qualified professional such as a developmental pediatrician, a psychologist, or a neurologist. They will be able to give you a complete evaluation, including a formal assessment and will take into account your unique experiences, background, and personal history.
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