Adult Autism Assessment: What to Expect
An adult autism assessment looks at whether a person’s lifelong pattern of development and current experiences meet the diagnostic criteria for autism. It usually involves…
AuDHD Test: Can You Test for Autism and ADHD Together?
An AuDHD test usually refers to screening for both autism and ADHD. There is currently no single standard clinical questionnaire that produces an official “AuDHD…
ADHD and Dopamine: What the Science Says
Dopamine is frequently used to explain ADHD. You may have heard that people with ADHD have “low dopamine,” are constantly “seeking dopamine,” or cannot motivate…
Is ADHD on the Autism Spectrum?
No. ADHD is not on the autism spectrum. ADHD and autism are separate neurodevelopmental conditions with different diagnostic criteria, although they overlap in several important…
Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ): Test, Scores and Limitations
The Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ) is a questionnaire designed to measure autistic traits in adults. It is one of the most widely known autism screening measures…
Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS): Questions, Scoring and Meaning
The Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS) is a questionnaire designed to screen for ADHD symptoms in adults. It asks about experiences such as difficulty finishing…
RAADS-R Autism Test: What Your Score Means
The RAADS-R is an autism questionnaire for adults. It is commonly used by people exploring whether long-standing differences in social communication, sensory processing, routines or…
Autistic and Hyperactive: Autism, ADHD or Both?
Can autistic people be hyperactive? Yes. An autistic person can appear restless, constantly move, seek stimulation or struggle to sit still. But hyperactivity does not…
Level 1 Autism in Adults: Signs, Support Needs and Daily Life
Level 1 autism describes autistic people who are considered to require support with social communication and/or restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior. It is the…
Autism Levels Explained: Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3
Autism is sometimes described using three levels: Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3. These levels come from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental…