What is Asperger’s?
Today, the term ‘Asperger’s’ is no longer an appropriate term within the medical field or as an official diagnosis since it is now included under the umbrella term of ‘autism spectrum’. However, we understand that some individuals still use this term, and are seeking information around it. Therefore, we are here to provide support, understanding, and education to everyone.
This label was historically used to describe individuals with autism who also didn’t have any overt or easily noticeable language or cognitive delays.
What is an Asperger's quiz and who is it for?
An Asperger's quiz is a means for individuals who experience symptoms of autism to assess whether they ought to receive a more formal medical diagnosis.
At Exceptional Individuals, we’ve created a simple and supportive tool written by neurodiversity specialists to highlight whether you’re showing any signs of Asperger’s. This is a free assessment for anyone who believes they have been displaying signs like struggling with interpreting social cues, sensory sensitivities, or people who have simply always felt a bit ‘different’. But because autism is a spectrum disorder, individual traits will differ from person to person.
Common traits of Asperger’s
As Asperger’s has now been defined as being part of the autism spectrum, the traits align with those of autism. For example:
- Difficulty understanding people’s feelings and emotions.
- Difficulty with social situations, finding them challenging and/or unenjoyable.
- Not being able to notice or understand social cues well.
- Unintentionally coming across as blunt, rude, or uninterested in other people.
- Finding it hard to say how you feel.
- Taking things too literally, g. not understanding sarcasm.
- Feeling anxious when your routine changes or is unexpectedly broken.
- Avoiding eye contact.
- Having an intense interest in only certain subjects or activities.
- Noticing small details and patterns that aren’t obvious to others.
- Sensory and/or environmental sensitivity
Remember, however, that every autistic individual is unique, and the way autism presents for one person can appear much different from the way it appears in another.
We have produced a webinar on the controversial history of Asperger.
Take the quick Autism test...
Although our free Asperger’s test is not a medical diagnosis, it will be able to help you identify if your symptoms are big enough to impact your life, and whether or not you should take the next steps. Having taken the test and receiving your test results, you may choose to continue further action either through your GP or proceed with any of our full medial diagnosis options.