In this episode of the Neurodivergent Experience, we delve into various official neurodivergent diagnostic screening tests! So many people begin their autism diagnostic journey by taking a test similar to the AQ-10 test. These questionnaires play a key role for parents, care givers and the large percentage of the population who are yet to understand their neurodivergent brains, to get a diagnosis, but how accurate are these screening tests and are the tools they use to diagnose still fit for purpose? We take three tests that cover autism, ADHD and masking to see how we score and whether we think the screening tools are as accurate in recognising neurodivergent traits as they should be.

Follow along and let us know how you scored!

Autism: https://embrace-autism.com/aq-10/

ADHD: https://embrace-autism.com/asrs-5/#test

Masking or Camouflaging: https://embrace-autism.com/cat-q/#test

Takeaways

• Mimicry can be a tool for learning social skills.
• Expectations from others can influence how we present ourselves.
• It's important to find a balance between being authentic and meeting social norms. Social interactions can be challenging for many individuals.
• The concept of 'normal' is subjective and varies for everyone.
• It's important to find ways to relax and unwind effectively.

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