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Let's Play AQ-10 • If there is an interruption, I can switch back to what I was doing very quickly (sh.itjust.works)
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This is one of a series of discussion posts based on questions from the AQ-10 autism test.

8. If there is an interruption, I can switch back to what I was doing very quickly.

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Is this statement true for you? Can you think of any examples? Is it an easy or difficult question for you to answer?

You can take the full AQ-10 test here. Note this test is intended as a quick screener, and cannot diagnose or rule out any condition on its own.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

So, I don't know if you're criticising me, or just making an observation (either is fine). But here's my reasoning for starting these posts, copied from the first post in the series.

I thought it could be fun/interesting to go through an autism test question by question, and see what resonates with people, and how we approach thinking about the questions.

I chose this particular test because it's a shortened version of one I was set by my own health provider, and at only ten questions it won't outstay it's welcome. And I chose to link to that particular website because they also include a discussion of the test's strengths and weaknesses, and also I didn't see them promoting any outdated ideas about autism (tho I didn't check thoroughly). If you want to suggest any alternates, I'd be open to hear.

And if these posts really bother you, we're on question 8 of 10 so it's nearly done. I'll take any feedback on board before I do another.