Autism Spectrum Disorder Screening (ASDS): An Interactive Questionnaire for Parent or Self (Ages 5 to Adult)

Directions

Below are 15 scenarios describing various situations.

For each scenario, choose ONLY ONE checkbox that corresponds to the response that you think best describes the individual’s behavior or feelings in the presented situation. There are four response options for each scenario, labeled A, B, C, and D, with corresponding point values (A=1 point, B=2 points, C=3 points, D=4 points). After responding to all 15 scenarios,  calculate the total score to get your results.

1. Walking in a crowded shopping mall:
A. Enjoys the bustling environment, feeling comfortable and relaxed.
B. Finds it challenging to navigate through the crowd but manages to stay calm.
C. Feels overwhelmed and anxious, trying to find the quickest way to leave.
D. Becomes fixated on specific details or objects, unaware of the crowd.

2. Receiving an unexpected phone call from someone you/they don’t know well:
A. Takes the call politely and confidently, engaging in conversation.
B. Is hesitant to answer but eventually picks up the call.
C. Avoids answering the call and may feel anxious about it.
D. Becomes fixated on the idea of who might be calling and appears stressed.

3. Attending a social gathering with friends:
A. Actively socializes with various people and enjoys interactions.
B. Finds socializing challenging, but tries to participate in group conversations.
C. Prefers to stay alone or engage with one close friend only.
D. Focuses on a particular topic or interest, making it difficult to discuss anything else.

4. Being assigned a group project at school or work:
A. Engages cooperatively with the group and contributes to the activity.
B. Finds it challenging to express ideas in a group but participates.
C. Struggles to work with others and prefers to work alone.
D. Insists on doing things one way and finds it difficult to compromise or interact.

5. Eating in a noisy and busy restaurant:
A. Has no issue with the noise and enjoys the restaurant experience.
B. Is bothered by the noise but manages to cope and focus on the food.
C. Covers ears or feels overwhelmed by the noise, making it difficult to enjoy the meal.
D. Fixates on specific objects in the restaurant like a doorknob or salt shaker. Does not seem to notice noise.

6. Presented with an unexpected change in daily routine:
A. Adapts to the change with relative ease and flexibility.
B. Is uncomfortable with the change but manages to cope over time.
C. Is extremely anxious and struggles to adapt to the change.
D. Becomes fixated on the original routine and finds it hard to adjust.

7. Being introduced to a new social group:
A. Engages in conversations with the new group and makes an effort to connect.
B. Is hesitant initially but eventually joins in the group interactions.
C. Is uncomfortable and avoids interacting with the new group members.
D. Focuses on specific interests or topics, making it hard to engage with others.

8. Being invited to attend a large public event:
A. Is excited about the event and enjoys the experience.
B. Is hesitant to attend but decides to go and try to manage your/their feelings.
C. Refuses to go and feel anxious about being in a crowded place.
D. Becomes fixated on specific elements of the event, limiting overall enjoyment.

9, Receiving a compliment on your/their appearance:
A. Graciously accept the compliment and express gratitude.
B. Is uncertain about how to respond but manages to say thank you.
C. Does not acknowledge the compliment.
D. Becomes fixated on the compliment, analyzing it repeatedly.

10. Having an unexpected change in plans:
A. Adapts to the change with flexibility and an open mindset.
B. Is uneasy about the change but eventually manages to cope.
C. Is extremely upset and finds it difficult to adjust to the change.
D. Fixates on the original plans, finding it hard to accept the change.

11. In a conversation with friends or colleagues:
A: Engages actively and contributes to the conversation with ease.
B: Finds it challenging to interject but manages to join the conversation.
C: Prefers to listen without actively participating in the conversation.
D: Focuses on specific details or interests, disregarding the group discussion.

12. Working on a creative project or hobby:
A. Enjoys collaborating with others and sharing ideas.
B. Finds it challenging to express ideas but tries to involve others.
C. Prefers to work independently without seeking others’ input.
D. Becomes fixated on specific aspects of the project, ignoring outside input.

13. Receiving a surprise gift from a friend or family member:
A. Appreciates the gift and expresses genuine gratitude.
B. Is unsure about how to react but manages to say thank you.
C. Is uncomfortable with the attention and finds it hard to express gratitude.
D. Becomes fixated on the gift, analyzing it repeatedly.

14. Attending a class or meeting:
A. Actively engages and contributes to discussions and activities.
B. Finds it challenging to express ideas but tries to participate when necessary.
C. Is uncomfortable and avoids speaking up or participating.
D. Focuses on specific topics or interests, disregarding other aspects of the class or meeting.

15. Faced with a sudden change of plans:
A. Adapts to the change with flexibility and an open mindset.
B. Is uneasy about the change but eventually manages to cope.
C. Is extremely stressed and struggles to adjust to the new plans.
D. Fixates on the original plans, finding it hard to accept the change.

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