The Autism-Spectrum Quotient Test (abbreviated to AQ ) is a diagnostic questionnaire designed to measure the expression of Autism-Spectrum traits in an individual, by his or her own subjective self-assessment.
What are the signs of low spectrum autism?
Some things to look out for include limited eye-contact, inability to communicate, inappropriate responses, rarely smiling or lack of expressions, difficulty expressing empathy, overreacting to changes, OCD behaviors, lack of impulse control, disliking physical touch, self-injury, and head-banging.
What are the signs of high spectrum autism?
- Emotional Sensitivity.
- Fixation on Particular Subjects or Ideas.
- Linguistic Oddities.
- Social Difficulties.
- Problems Processing Physical Sensations.
- Devotion to Routines.
- Development of Repetitive or Restrictive Habits.
- Dislike of Change.
How is autism different from other disorders?
When it comes to other developmental disabilities and special needs, a person's cognitive abilities are usually consistent. Many special needs cause generally low cognitive skills. With autism, a person's cognitive skills are uneven. For example, a person with autism may have exceptional mathematical abilities.