Do I have autism? An online quiz or checklist cannot answer that, and there is no biological test or marker for autism, according to Autism CRC (Autism CRC). A quiz can help you reflect on your experiences before you talk to a professional.
This guide offers reflection questions, explains how autism is assessed in Australia and shows where to go next. For the full pathway, read how to get an autism diagnosis in Australia.
Some adults only wonder about autism later in life, after years of feeling different without knowing why. The points below are prompts for reflection, not signs that confirm anything.
Our guide to the autism test for adults describes how assessment works for grown-ups.
Use these as prompts, not scores. Write down examples next to each one that feels true, and bring your notes to a GP.
The first three themes match signs the Autism Association of Australia lists for adults (Autism Association of Australia). These questions are for reflection only, and only a qualified professional can assess this. Answering yes to several does not mean you are autistic, and answering no does not mean you are not.
Free quizzes are easy to find, and many people try one first. Treat the result as a starting point for a conversation, not an answer.
Our guides to the free autism test and the autism test for kids and teens explain what tools are available, and Raising Children Network has information for families.
TQN Care support workers help with personal care, community access, respite and help around the home across Sydney, Melbourne and surrounding areas (NSW & VIC). Tell us what you need and we will call you back.
Make a referral →Some women and girls wonder about autism later in life. The questions below are prompts for reflection, not a checklist, and they apply to anyone. Only a qualified professional can assess this.
See our guide to the autism test for women for more detail.
Autism and ADHD can occur together. The Australian ADHD Guideline found children and adolescents with autism have a significantly higher risk of ADHD (AADPA guideline).
Attention, sensory and social experiences can have many explanations, so describe all of them to your GP rather than guessing which label fits.
Books and websites on autism in adults can help you recognise yourself, but they cannot confirm anything.
Autism Connect (Amaze) can talk through the process before you start.
Call 000 in an emergency. If you are in distress or thinking about suicide or self-harm, call Lifeline on 13 11 14, and call 000 if someone is in immediate danger.
TQN Care support workers help with personal care, community access, respite and help around the home across Sydney, Melbourne and surrounding areas (NSW & VIC). Tell us what you need and we will call you back.
Make a referral →If autism affects your daily life and you meet the NDIS access requirements, practical support can be part of your plan. TQN Care’s NDIS services include personal care, community access, respite and help around the home across Sydney, Melbourne and surrounding areas (NSW & VIC). We provide day-to-day support, not assessment or treatment, and we are happy to talk through what would help.
Only a qualified professional can say. Traits such as taking things literally, disliking small talk or feeling highly sensitive to the environment can be signs of autism in adults, but they also occur in other people. Write down examples and talk to your GP.
You may have one, both or neither, and only a qualified professional can say. The Australian ADHD Guideline found children and adolescents with autism have a significantly higher risk of ADHD. Tell your GP about your attention, sensory and social experiences.
Only a qualified professional can say. A quiz cannot tell you, but your notes can help a GP understand your experiences. Ask your GP about referral options.
Free online quizzes exist, but they only prompt reflection and cannot diagnose. There is no biological test or marker for autism. Call Autism Connect on 1300 308 699 for free advice about the next step.