Autism Reflection Tool

Autism can affect how people experience communication, social interaction, sensory environments and routine. This short quiz is designed to help you reflect on patterns that some autistic people relate to.

It can be completed by an adult reflecting on their own experiences, or by a parent reflecting on their child.

Please note: This quiz is designed for reflection only and is not a diagnostic tool. If these experiences resonate with you or your child, speaking with a specialist may help provide clarity.

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Social Situations

Routines

Sensory

Communication

Focus

Patterns

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Q1. How are social situations experienced? *

Social situations often feel confusing or difficult to navigate

Managing socially is possible but it often leaves me / my child feeling drained afterwards

There is generally comfort in social situations

Social situations vary but are usually manageable

Q2. How important are routines and predictability? *

Changes to plans or routines can feel very stressful or overwhelming

There is a strong preference for routines and knowing what to expect

There is generally comfort when plans change

Routines are liked but adapting is usually manageable

Q3. How are sensory experiences (noise, light, textures) handled? *

Certain sounds, lights or textures feel overwhelming or unbearable

There is quite a lot of sensitivity to sensory environments

Sensory discomfort is rarely noticed

Sensory differences are sometimes noticed but managed well

Q4. How is communication usually experienced? *

Interpreting tone, body language or implied meaning can be difficult

Conversations feel challenging, especially in groups or unfamiliar settings

Communication generally feels comfortable and natural

Communication is occasionally challenging but usually manageable

Q5. Are there areas of intense interest or deep focus?

There is a very strong, absorbing interest in one or more specific topics or activities

There are areas of keen interest but they don't dominate day-to-day life

Interests feel broad and fairly typical

There are a few strong interests but they feel well-balanced

Q6. Have these patterns been present since childhood?

Yes, definitely — looking back they have always been there

Probably — reflecting back, early signs seem likely

No — they seem to have developed or become noticeable later in life

Unsure — it is hard to say when they began

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