Resources & Guides
Everything you need to understand autism, from peer-reviewed screening tools to in-depth guides on masking, sensory processing, and getting a diagnosis.
Take a Free Autism Test
Four published, peer-reviewed assessments based on peer-reviewed research. Choose based on your age and how much time you have.
- AQ-10 (Autism Spectrum Quotient: 10 Items)A quick 10-question screening tool for adults. 10 questions · 2-3 minutes · Adults (16+).
- AQ-50 (Autism Spectrum Quotient: 50 Items)Comprehensive autism screening questionnaire. 50 questions · 10-15 minutes · Adults (16+).
- RAADS-R (Ritvo Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale-Revised)Detailed assessment for adults who suspect autism. 80 questions · 15-20 minutes · Adults (18+).
- M-CHAT-R (Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Revised)Parent-reported screening for toddlers. 20 questions · 5 minutes · Toddlers (16-30 months).
Deepen Your Understanding
In-depth guides to help you make sense of your experiences, whether you're exploring autism for the first time or deepening your knowledge.
The Ultimate Guide to Autism
Everything you need to understand autism, from clinical criteria and screening tests to masking, sensory processing, burnout, and neurodiversity. Start here.
Read the complete guideDSM-5 Autism Criteria
The clinical diagnostic criteria explained in plain language. Understand what clinicians look for.
Read MoreSensory Processing
Why the world feels so loud, and how to create a supportive environment for your sensory needs.
Read MoreNeurodiversity Model
Understanding autism as a natural variation in human neurology, not a disease to be cured.
Read MoreGuides by age and experience
Autism presents differently across demographics. These guides provide context specific to your experience.
From the Library
Autism Test for Adults: 4 Free Screeners Compared
Compare the AQ-10, AQ-50, RAADS-R and M-CHAT-R autism screeners: what each measures, how long they take, and what a high score means.
Jack Squire
· 12 min read 
Autism Masking Explained: Why It Happens, What It Costs
Autism masking explained: what camouflaging looks like, why women and late-diagnosed adults do it most, and the burnout it can cause.
Jack Squire
· 11 min read 
Sensory Processing and Autism: A Practical Guide
Sensory processing and autism explained: hypersensitivity, hyposensitivity, stimming, and practical ways to build a sensory-friendly space.
Jack Squire
· 12 min read