Explore social effort, sensory experiences, routines, deep interests and masking.
20 questions
7 min
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Self-check
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Published by MyTestAtlas. For self-reflection. This self-check does not provide a diagnosis. Updated .
About this test
This self-check asks 20 questions about everyday adult experiences and reports five patterns separately: social effort, sensory load, routine and change, focus and interests, and masking and recovery.
What this test looks at
Social effort and its cost · 4 statements
Sensory load · 4 statements
Routine, sameness and change · 4 statements
Focus and deep interests · 4 statements
Masking and recovery · 4 statements
Time
7 minutes
Questions
20
Result
a score for each pattern
Time frame
Answer for how things usually are for you as an adult, not for one hard week.
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Use the five separate pattern cards to describe concrete situations to a clinician.
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Use the result
What this test adds
See five named patterns alongside the situations behind your answers, then use those examples to prepare for a conversation with a clinician.
A small next step
For two weeks, note situations that take the most effort: where they happened, what was difficult and how long recovery took. Bring a few dated examples to an appointment.
Questions people ask
Can this test tell me if I am autistic?
No. The cards describe patterns in your answers; they are not an autism assessment. A qualified clinician can assess your experiences using your developmental history and current needs.
What does the result actually show?
Five cards show how prominent each pattern was in your answers.
Are my answers stored or sent anywhere?
No. The result is calculated in this browser tab. Answers and result text are never sent as analytics properties and are never written to browser storage.
I recognise myself in all five patterns. What should I do?
If these patterns affect daily life, note a few dated examples and discuss them with a GP or mental health professional.
