A 46-year-old member asked:
I took a test for aspergers syndrome and got a aq score of 42. is this significant? should i tell my counselor or psychiatrist?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Was it the : Autism spectrum quotient from aspergertest.Net? "32-50 indicates a strong likelihood of Asperger syndrome or autism." however, this is a screening test - it doesn't necessarily mean that you have this diagnosis. It would be good to let both your psychiatrist and counselor know.
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