Neurodiversity Screener

Please complete the questionnaire below by selecting 'Strongly Agree', 'Agree', 'Disagree' and 'Strongly Disagree'.

Please answer the questions as honestly as you can, choosing the response that feels most natural or instinctive. This can be especially helpful if you tend to mask, whether consciously or unconsciously. Remember, this screener is only a general guide and not a formal diagnosis.

If you want to change an answer to a question, use the left and right navigation arrows to cycle the questions.

This questionnaire has a total of 96 questions. The questionnaire can be submitted when at least 48, half of the questions have been answered.

Remaining questions can still be completed after submitting and it is recommended to complete the screener in full.

**Please note this tool cannot produce a formal diagnosis and should only be used to guide your next steps.**

Question 1

I struggled learning to tell the time

Question 2

It’s very hard for me to understand what someone is thinking just by looking at their face

Question 3

I write very slowly

Question 4

I often re-read information to understand its meaning

Question 5

I am very good at learning and playing musical instruments

Question 6

I often accidentally misplace things and have trouble finding them

Question 7

I am often called clumsy or receive comments about my lack of coordination

Question 8

I have hobbies other than sports that require good coordination

Question 9

I find it hard to finish a project after completing the more difficult parts

Question 10

I find it difficult to estimate the distance between objects

Question 11

I have trouble remembering what people tell me

Question 12

Multiplying numbers is easy for me

Question 13

I often feel restless or fidgety

Question 14

I frequently misunderstand friendly conversation as rude or confusing

Question 15

I often find it hard to stay focused when I am doing tasks that are repetitive

Question 16

When working on something boring or hard, I sometimes make mistakes because I wasn’t paying attention

Question 17

I often struggle to organise or find something I need at home

Question 18

I often struggle to find the right words, and replace what I mean with vague terms like “stuff” or “things”

Question 19

It’s hard for me to accept other peoples opinions

Question 20

It is difficult for me to make up stories

Question 21

I struggled with maths at school

Question 22

I struggle to pronounce complicated words

Question 23

I find myself mirroring other people’s facial expressions, tone, or gestures to make sure that I fit in

Question 24

I can often miss words out of a sentence or say them out of order

Question 25

When I need to sit for a long time, I tap my hands or bounce my feet

Question 26

I am confident with the alphabet

Question 27

I am often late for appointments

Question 28

It’s easy for me to copy things down without making mistakes

Question 29

When there is a task that requires a lot of thinking, I sometimes ‘put it off’, or take time before starting it

Question 30

I struggled learning to tie my shoelaces

Question 31

I struggle to understand basic financial planning or budgeting

Question 32

I received additional support with English in school

Question 33

I can do simple addition and subtraction with sums

Question 34

I am not very good at remembering people’s date of birth

Question 35

I am fascinated by numbers

Question 36

I struggle to grasp the vocabulary used in my workplace

Question 37

I have trouble answering direct questions even if I know the answer

Question 38

I prefer to do things on my own

Question 39

I find it easy to eat using a knife and fork or spoon

Question 40

I keep my house tidy

Question 41

It’s easier for me to focus on the small details rather than the whole picture

Question 42

I often say made-up words when I can’t find the right one

Question 43

I find it easy to do more than one thing at once

Question 44

I get anxiety about having to speak in front of people or giving presentations

Question 45

I tend to notice details that others do not

Question 46

I am good at learning other languages

Question 47

It is difficult for me to figure out how much change I should receive after buying something

Question 48

While I am reading, letters seem to shift or move

Question 49

I’m really good at team sports with a ball, and I can easily control where the ball goes

Question 50

I easily understand what I have read

Question 51

I often find it challenging to organise things when working on a task that needs planning

Question 52

I have, or had difficulty learning to ride a bike

Question 53

I received additional support with Maths in school

Question 54

I often find it hard to wait my turn when I need to take turns

Question 55

I often notice small sounds when others do not

Question 56

I am fascinated by dates or facts

Question 57

Numbers are a problem for me

Question 58

I have problems with punctuation

Question 59

I find it hard to make new friends

Question 60

In meetings or presentations, I can easily track one or more people talking and take notes as it progresses

Question 61

I hear a voice in my head when I read

Question 62

I often forget people’s names

Question 63

Spelling has been difficult for me to learn

Question 64

I frequently switch sounds within words without noticing, such as saying “supposably” instead of “supposedly” or “expresso” instead of “espresso”

Question 65

It’s hard for me to fully understand other people’s intentions

Question 66

I enjoy reading for pleasure

Question 67

I sometimes feel very active, like I have to keep doing things, as if I am being powered by a motor

Question 68

I often bump into things or trip over

Question 69

I am not very good at remembering phone numbers

Question 70

Sometimes I think I talk too much and others dont get a chance to speak

Question 71

I can’t tell if someone is listening to me or if they are getting bored

Question 72

I frequently find that I don’t know how to keep a conversation going

Question 73

I sometimes use the wrong words, like saying “fork” instead of “spoon” or “apple” instead of “orange,”

Question 74

I often get my left and right mixed up

Question 75

I find it difficult to imagine what it would be like to be someone else

Question 76

I actively monitor and adjust my body language, so I appear socially appropriate

Question 77

I often feel like I need to get up from my seat during meetings or times when I am supposed to be seated

Question 78

I am often the last to understand the point of a joke

Question 79

I have trouble keeping score during games

Question 80

I usually notice car number plates or similar strings of information

Question 81

I like to plan any activities I participate in carefully

Question 82

I often reverse or mix up numbers

Question 83

I sometimes miss parts of conversations because I’m focusing on how I should behave

Question 84

I often finish someone else’s sentence while talking with them

Question 85

I get phrases mixed up, like saying “Don’t judge a cover of a book by its look” instead of “Don’t judge a book by its cover”

Question 86

I get lost easily

Question 87

New situations make me anxious

Question 88

I am a good diplomat

Question 89

I often say sentences that don’t make sense or are out of context

Question 90

I sometimes find it hard to focus on what people are saying to me, even when they are talking directly to me

Question 91

I often find it difficult to remember appointments or keep track of commitments

Question 92

I struggle to write neatly, so it’s hard for others to read what I’ve written

Question 93

I struggle to use a calculator

Question 94

I often find it hard to relax and unwind when I have free time

Question 95

I find it difficult to eat without making a mess

Question 96

I sometimes use the wrong words when I am speaking

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