Those online 'tests'...

[CannaBelieve]

for Autism/ASD ...that give a very general idea based on selected questions

any use do you think? i'm just starting to explore my position. I've had an odd life really. Not really kept many friends....don't like social events...anxiety,you all know the score

Are these tests a good starting point? I was in a work meeting today, very aware of myself. just cringed all the way home.

may also go some way towards explaining my relationship with my mother

I'm seeking diagnosis and I found an online test a useful thing to talk about to my GP. Obviously they are not an in-depth assessment but as you say, I think they are a starting point.

They are only any good as a starting point for a conversation with your GP.

They are great to do and if you can print off and take to a GP appointment (or say that you have done and discuss if a phone appt).

Some are better than others (although non can diagnose you). Look for the aq tests (Aq50 and shorter aq10) as these seem to have some basis, and round me the aq10 is used in the nhs initial autism screening.

Thankyou! Yes I saw reference to the aq10 but I'm short in time this week so will look closer when I'm off work and home alone!

2 short internet tests came back as yes

Bit shocked but that's the initial shock gone and dealt with