CAT-Q

1.When I am interacting with someone, I deliberately copy their body language or facial expressions

2.I monitor my body language or facial expressions so that I appear relaxed

3.I have developed a repertoire of responses to use when I am not sure what to do in a social situation

4.I learn how other people act by watching TV shows, films or reading fiction

5.In social situations, I feel like I am performing rather than being myself

6.I practice my facial expressions and body language to make sure they look natural

7.I will repeat phrases I have heard others say in the same situation

8.I adjust my body language or facial expressions so that I appear interested in the person I am interacting with

9.I have to force myself to interact with people

10.I am able to be myself when interacting with others

11.I feel comfortable being myself when interacting with others

12.I feel relaxed in social situations

13.I always think about the impression I make on other people

14.I need to rest or spend time alone after socialising to recover from the effort of appearing natural

15.I put on a mask or persona when interacting with others

16.I don't feel the need to make eye contact with other people if I don't want to

17.I feel free to express my emotions to others

18.It does not bother me if I am seen as different to others

19.I like being different to others

20.I try to fit in with others by mimicking their behaviour

21.I try to fit in with others by developing interests that they also have

22.I try to look like I fit in with others by changing my appearance

23.I avoid talking about topics I am passionate about as other people might think they are weird

24.I feel like I am being my true self with other people

25.I try to hide my social difficulties to appear neurotypical