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[-] sp3ctr4l@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago)

I agree, the poor phrasing of many questions is annoying.

But as best I can tell, that test is the most widely recognized as valid initially screening test, in that it essentially never produces false positives (neurotypicals do not score 65 or over).

It is also supposed to be properly administered by a professional who is sufficiently trained to address questions you may have about how to answer the questions.

On one hand, if it isn't a big deal to you, than I absolutely do not want to pressure you into pursuing it just for my sake.

On the other hand, I am reasonably confident that taking issue with the poor phrasing of many of the questions... is itself an indicator, to some extent, that you are more likely to be higher up in the score, on the spectrum... because constantly asking to further specify things that are poorly or ambiguously worded... is a common trait of Autists.

Neurotypicals tend to barrel ahead with the first possibly ambiguous meaning or question answer without reflection or reconsideration.

Autists tend to do the exact opposite.

... This is part of the reason you're supposed to do this test with a trained professional observing/proctoring, when you go for a formal diagnosis.

this post was submitted on 07 May 2025
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