I thought it could be fun/interesting to go through an autism test question by question, and see what resonates with people, and how we approach thinking about the questions. So to start, here’s question 1 of the AQ-10.

1. I often notice small sounds when others do not.

  • Definitely Agree
  • Slightly Agree
  • Slightly Disagree
  • Definitely Disagree

Is this statement true for you? Can you think of any examples? Is it an easy or difficult question for you to answer?

You can find the full AQ-10 test here. Note this test is intended as a quick screener, and cannot diagnose or rule out any condition on its own.

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conclusion and results

  • @CancerMancerEnglish
    3•8 months ago

    or if it’s just that people have the ability to just ignore them

    This is really what is going on most of the time. Their brain filters are working as intended and they can ignore quite a bit of noise. That said, studies have shown the filter has its limits, and after reaching a certain point the noise will cause stress regardless of whether you actively hear it.