RAADS-14 Diagnostic Scale for Autism/ASD The aim of this 14 question diagnostic scale is to assist in identifying adults who may have undiagnosed ASD. Please respond with the answer that most accurately describes how each of the statements below applies to you. For the purposes of this assessment, “When I was Young” refers to the age of 17 or younger. 1. It is difficult for me to understand how other people are feeling when we are talking. True Now & When Young True Only Now True When I Was Young Never True None 2. Some ordinary textures that do not bother others feel very offensive when they touch my skin. True Now & When Young True Only Now True When I Was Young Never True None 3. It is very difficult for me to work and function in groups. True Now & When Young True Only Now True When I Was Young Never True None 4. It is difficult to figure out what other people expect of me. True Now & When Young True Only Now True When I Was Young Never True None 5. I often don’t know how to act in social situations. True Now & When Young True Only Now True When I Was Young Never True None 6. I can chat and make small talk with people. True Now & When Young True Only Now True When I Was Young Never True None 7. When I feel overwhelmed by my senses, I have to isolate myself to shut them down. True Now & When Young True Only Now True When I Was Young Never True None 8. How to make friends and socialize is a mystery to me. True Now & When Young True Only Now True When I Was Young Never True None 9. When talking to someone, I have a hard time telling when it is my turn to talk or to listen. True Now & When Young True Only Now True When I Was Young Never True None 10. Sometimes I have to cover my ears to block out painful noises (like vacuum cleaners or people talking too much or too loudly). True Now & When Young True Only Now True When I Was Young Never True None 11. It can be very hard to read someone’s face, hand, and body movements when we are talking. True Now & When Young True Only Now True When I Was Young Never True None 12. I take things too literally, so I often miss what people are trying to say. True Now & When Young True Only Now True When I Was Young Never True None 13. I get extremely upset when the way I like to do things is suddenly changed. True Now & When Young True Only Now True When I Was Young Never True None 14. I focus on details rather than the overall idea. True Now & When Young True Only Now True When I Was Young Never True None Time’s up
