Ritvo Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale – Revised (RAADS-R)Please read each statement below and choose the answer that best fits your experiences during social interactions.1. I am a sympathetic person. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 2. I often use words and phrases from movies and television in conversations. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 3. I am often surprised when others tell me I have been rude. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 4. Sometimes I talk too loudly or too softly, and I am not aware of it. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 5. I often don't know how to act in social situations. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 6. I can 'put myself in other people's shoes.' True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 7. I have a hard time figuring out what some phrases mean, like 'you are the apple of my eye.' True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 8. I only like to talk to people who share my special interests. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 9. I focus on details rather than the overall idea. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 10. I always notice how food feels in my mouth. This is more important to me than how it tastes. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 11. I miss my best friends or family when we are apart for a long time. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 12. Sometimes I offend others by saying what I am thinking, even if I don't mean to. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 13. I only like to think and talk about a few things that interest me. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 14. I'd rather go out to eat in a restaurant by myself than with someone I know. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 15. I cannot imagine what it would be like to be someone else. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 16. I have been told that I am clumsy or uncoordinated. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 17. Others consider me odd or different True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 18. I understand when friends need to be comforted. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 19. I am very sensitive to the way my clothes feel when I touch them. How they feel is more important to me than how they look True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 20. I like to copy the way certain people speak and act. It helps me appear more normal. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 21. It can be very intimidating for me to talk to more than one person at the same time. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 22. I have to 'act normal' to please other people and make them like me. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 23. Meeting new people is usually easy for me. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 24. I get highly confused when someone interrupts me when I am talking about something I am very interested in. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 25. It is difficult for me to understand how other people are feeling when we are talking. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 26. I like having a conversation with several people, for instance around a dinner table, at school or at work. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 27. I take things too literally, so I often miss what people are trying to say. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 28. It is very difficult for me to understand when someone is embarrassed or jealous. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 29. Some ordinary textures that do not bother others feel very offensive when they touch my skin. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 30. I get extremely upset when the way I like to do things is suddenly changed. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 31. I have never wanted or needed to have what other people call an 'intimate relationship.' True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 32. It is difficult for me to start and stop a conversation. I need to keep going until I am finished. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 33. I speak with a normal rhythm. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 34. The same sound, colour or texture can suddenly change from very sensitive to very dull. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 35. The phrase 'I've got you under my skin' makes me uncomfortable. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 36. Sometimes the sound of a word or a high-pitched noise can be painful to my ears. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 37. I am an understanding type of person. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 38. I do not connect with characters in movies and cannot feel what they feel. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 39. I cannot tell when someone is flirting with me. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 40. I can see in my mind in exact detail things that I am interested in. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 41. I keep lists of things that interest me, even when they have no practical use (for example sports statistics, train schedules, calendar dates, historical facts and dates). True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 42. When I feel overwhelmed by my senses, I have to isolate myself to shut them down. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 43. I like to talk things over with my friends. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 44. I cannot tell if someone is interested or bored with what I am saying. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 45. It can be very hard to read someone's face, hand and body movements when they are talking. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 46. The same thing (like clothes or temperatures) can feel very different to me at different times. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 47. I feel very comfortable with dating or being in social situations with others. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 48. I try to be as helpful as I can when other people tell me their personal problems. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 49. I have been told that I have an unusual voice (for example flat, monotone, childish, or high-pitched). True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 50. Sometimes a thought or a subject gets stuck in my mind and I have to talk about it even if no one is interested. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 51. I do certain things with my hands over and over again (like flapping, twirling sticks or strings, waving things by my eyes). True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 52. I have never been interested in what most of the people I know consider interesting. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 53. I am considered a compassionate type of person. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 54. I get along with other people by following a set of specific rules that help me look normal. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 55. It is very difficult for me to work and function in groups. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 56. When I am talking to someone, it is hard to change the subject. If the other person does so, I can get very upset and confused. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 57. Sometimes I have to cover my ears to block out painful noises (like vacuum cleaners or people talking too much or too loudly). True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 58. I can chat and make small talk with people. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 59. Sometimes things that should feel painful are not (for instance when I hurt myself or burn my hand on the stove). True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 60. When talking to someone, I have a hard time telling when it is my turn to talk or to listen. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 61. I am considered a loner by those who know me best. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 62. I usually speak in a normal tone. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 63. I like things to be exactly the same day after day and even small changes in my routines upset me. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 64. How to make friends and socialise is a mystery to me. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 65. It calms me to spin around or to rock in a chair when I'm feeling stressed. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 66. The phrase, 'He wears his heart on his sleeve,' does not make sense to me. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 67. If I am in a place where there are many smells, textures to feel, noises or bright lights, I feel anxious or frightened. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 68. I can tell when someone says one thing but means something else. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 69. I like to be by myself as much as I can. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 70. I keep my thoughts stacked in my memory like they are on filing cards, and I pick out the ones I need by looking through the stack and finding the right one (or another unique way). True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 71. The same sound sometimes seems very loud or very soft, even though I know it has not changed. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 72. I enjoy spending time eating and talking with my family and friends. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 73. I can't tolerate things I dislike (like smells, textures, sounds or colours). True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 74. I don't like to be hugged or held. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 75. When I go somewhere, I have to follow a familiar route or I can get very confused and upset. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 76. It is difficult to figure out what other people expect of me. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 77. I like to have close friends. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 78. People tell me that I give too much detail. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 79. I am often told that I ask embarrassing questions. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true 80. I tend to point out other people's mistakes. True now and when I was young Only true now True only when I was younger than 16 Never true HiddenScorePhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Δ Threshold score: 65↑ 65+ you are likely autistic <65 you are likely not autistic Related Posts Our ServicesADHDADDNYCMiddle School: Your Role in Your Child’s SchoolingVideo Games and ADHD Do You Have Adult ADD?4 Tips for Parents of Kids Who Have ADHDADHD Awareness MonthPsychologist or Psychiatrist: What’s the Difference?