How Autistic Are You?

About one in 150 children in the United States are diagnosed with Autism. It is more common in boys than in girls. Many autistics are unable to speak (around 40%). Many do not have family to help care for them or have a chance to get a job and live on their own. Few autistics are able to work at a job and may be able to live entirely on their own. Others may require a degree of support to be able to live semi-independently.

How autistic are you? If you have autism, go ahead and take the quiz. Do you have the ability to fight autism and be able hold down a job and take care of yourself. In just a few minutes you will find out! NOTE: This quiz is NOT intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.

1. What is your age?
Under 18 Years Old
18 to 24 Years Old
25 to 30 Years Old
31 to 40 Years Old
41 to 50 Years Old
51 to 60 Years Old
Over 60 Years Old
2. What is your gender?
Male
Female
3. Do you repeat other peoples words outloud?
Yes
No
Only at home
All the time everywhere
4. Can you speak?
Yes
No
Only a few words
I repeat other people's words
I can talk up a storm!
5. Can you read?
Yes
No
Only children books
Average
I can read ANYTHING!
6. Can you write?
Yes
No
I can write a book
I can write a short story
I can write a poem
I do not know what a sentence is!
7. Do you like to be hugged?
Yes
No
Only from my family
Only from my parents/grandparents
Anybody is welcome to hug me!
Only people I know and trust.
8. Are you sensitive to loud sound?
Yes
No
Where's my earplugs?
I do not like unexpected loud sounds.
Loud sound does not faze me at all!
9. Do you arrange items or toys in a certain way?
Yes
No
Used to
All the time
A little bit
10. Do you like to spin items or toys around?
Yes
No
Addicted to it
Used to
Seldom
11. How do you express your anger?
I try to hurt myself.
I curse.
I yell out of control.
I take deep breaths.
I put in a funny movie.
I talk to God.
12. What's your highest level of education?
Some high school
High school diploma or GED
Some college to Associate's degree.
College Bachelor's
College Master's
School of hard knocks!
13. Do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend?
Yes
No
I am having trouble finding one.
I am too shy to go out on a date!
I have the love of my life!
I am too autistic to get a relationship.
14. Do you have a job?
Yes
No
I can't find one!
I have a social/communication disorder!
I have my dream job!
I need a job coach!
15. Do you drive a car?
Yes
No
I can't trust myself
I am too stupid to drive
I LOVE to drive
I am a defensive driver
16. How good are you in mathematics?
Call me the "Mathinator"
Above average
Average
Below average
Poor
I cannot count, add or subtract!
17. Can you cook your food?
Yes
No
My parents cook my food.
I cook the basics
Call me Iron Chef!
18. Can you do your own laundry?
Yes
No
Yes, but with supervision.
I let someone else do the laundry.
I can take care of it all!
19. Can you shower/bathe?
Yes
No
Yes, but with help.
I can take care of myself.
20. Do you know how to use a vacuum?
Yes
No
Yes, but with supervision.
I can vacuum all by myself.
21. Do you know how to use a lawn mower?
Yes
No
Yes, but with supervision.
I can take care of my own yard.
22. Do you know how to use power tools?
Yes
No
Yes, but some with supervision.
Call me a Carpenter!
23. Do you know how to use electronics? e.g: TV, CD/DVD player, Stereo, etc.
Yes
No
Yes, but with supervision
Call me Mr. Hi Tech!
24. Do you know how to use a computer?
Yes
No
Yes, but with supervision.
Just the basics
Call me a computer geek!
25. Can you wash a car?
Yes
No
Yes, but with supervision.
Call me a detailer!
26. Can you schedule your appointments?
Yes
No
Yes, but with guidance.
27. Do you know how to manage your money?
Yes
No
Yes, but with guidance.
I can manage everything!
How can I? I don't have a job!
28. Do you know how to write a resume and cover letter?
Yes
No
Yes, but with help.
I can't write!
No problemo!
I don't have a computer.
29. Can you ride a bicycle?
Yes
No
Yes, but with supervision.
Where's my training wheels?
30. Do you know how to use a telephone?
Yes
No
Yes, but with guidance.
31. Do you make weird noises?
Yes
No
Occasionally.
Only at home.
I drive people crazy.
Used to.
32. Do you act weird?
Yes
No
Occasionally.
Used to
All the time!
Only at home.

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