The RAADS-14 is a brief screening questionnaire for autistic traits in adults: 14 items covering the social, sensory and attentional domains — reading other people, unusual sensory responses, functioning in groups, and knowing what others expect. It was designed as a starting point for adults who suspect they may be autistic.
This is a self-check you can complete online in about four minutes. You get your score straight away, with a plain-language interpretation; a score of 14 or more suggests that a full autism assessment is worth exploring. It is a first orientation, not a diagnosis — a formal assessment is always made by a qualified professional.
Written from a neurodivergence-affirming stance: autism is described as a different neurotype with real support needs, not a disorder to fix. The score can be influenced by anxiety or by years of masking, so it reads best alongside a camouflaging check and, for many, an ADHD screen (AuDHD is common).
14 items, about 4 minutes, instant score and interpretation
Based on the RAADS-14 (Eriksson, Andersen & Bejerot, 2013)
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Screening for orientation only, not a clinical diagnosis
Eriksson, Andersen & Bejerot, 2013
RAADS-14
A 14-item short screening scale designed to assess autistic traits in adults across the social, sensory, and attentional domains.
"What does this mean?" if a question is not clear, tap this under the question for a plain explanation.
"Not sure about my answer" if your answer is only an approximation, mark it. It does not change the score — it just shows me where we can come back together.
14 items -- ~4 min
Local-first - your data stays on device
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Keys 1-4 for quick answer
Select the answer that best describes you.
1.It is difficult for me to understand how other people are feeling when we are talking
2.Some ordinary textures that do not bother others feel very offensive when they touch my skin
3.It is very difficult for me to work and function in groups
4.It is difficult to figure out what other people expect of me
5.I often don't know how to act in social situations
6.I can chat and make small talk with people
7.When I feel overwhelmed by my senses, I have to isolate myself to shut them down
8.How to make friends and socialize is a mystery to me
9.When talking to someone, I have a hard time telling when it is my turn to talk or to listen
10.Sometimes I have to cover my ears to block out painful noises
11.It can be very hard to read someone's face, hand and body movements when they are talking
12.I focus on details rather than the overall idea
13.I take things too literally, so I often miss what people are trying to say
14.I get extremely upset when the way I like to do things is suddenly changed