Free Monotropism Questionnaire
Monotropism describes a cognitive style where attention is drawn powerfully toward a small number of interests at any time. It's increasingly recognized as a core feature of autism and ADHD — and it may explain experiences you've never had words for.
Take the 47-item Monotropism Questionnaire (MQ) — developed by Garau et al. (2023) — to explore your attention style. Takes about 8 minutes.
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Not a diagnosis — a research-based self-report measure to explore your attention style.
Understanding Monotropism
A different way of understanding how attention works.
Monotropism, developed by Murray, Lesser & Lawson (2005), proposes that people vary in how they distribute attention. Monotropic individuals tend to focus intensely on fewer things at once, while polytrophic individuals spread attention more broadly across many channels simultaneously.
This isn’t about ability — it’s about style. A monotropic mind can produce extraordinary depth of knowledge, passionate engagement, and creative insight. But it can also mean that interruptions feel jarring, task-switching is draining, and sensory environments that others find manageable can feel overwhelming.
Sound Familiar?
You lose track of time when deeply engaged in something you love
Interruptions feel physically jarring or distressing
You struggle to concentrate in noisy or unpredictable environments
Switching between tasks feels much harder than others seem to find it
You have intense, passionate interests that define your life
Routines aren't just preferences — they're essential for stability
You sometimes forget to eat, drink, or use the bathroom when focused
You loop back to the same thoughts or problems for days
The Research
The Monotropism Questionnaire was developed by Garau et al. (2023) and published through the Open Science Framework. Research shows that autistic and AuDHD individuals score significantly higher on the MQ than non-autistic, non-ADHD individuals.
Monotropism is increasingly considered a core explanatory framework for autism — offering a non-pathologizing lens that focuses on attention distribution rather than deficits.
Understanding your attention style can transform how you organize your life, work, and relationships.
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Explore Your Attention Style
This free 8-minute questionnaire could give you a framework for understanding your attention, interests, and needs. No judgment. No commitment. Just insight.
This assessment is based on the Monotropism Questionnaire (MQ), developed by Garau, Flack, et al. and published under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA license.
Garau, V., Flack, J., et al. (2023). The Monotropism Questionnaire. Autism, 27(5), 1459–1471. doi:10.1177/13623613221147403
This tool is provided for educational and self-assessment purposes only. It is not a diagnostic instrument. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for clinical evaluation and treatment recommendations.