Neurodiversity Test

Why This Test?

Many adults have felt for years that something does not quite match the usual expectations: heightened sensitivity in daily life, the feeling of focusing differently than others, intense emotions, recurring exhaustion.

This test gives you a language of orientation. It translates your experiences into comprehensible dimensions and shows where typical patterns of ADHD, autism, and high sensitivity overlap -- and where they diverge. The result does not replace a diagnosis, but it helps you make sense of your experiences and gain an initial understanding of the foundations of your own neurodivergence.

Autism Self-Test for Adults

This neurodiversity test serves as an autism self-test and offers you an initial, scientifically grounded assessment of autistic traits. An important note: no online test replaces a professional psychotherapeutic diagnosis. It serves as an orientation aid and captures fundamental traits. The test takes about 4-6 minutes, and your data is treated with complete confidentiality.

Autism Spectrum Test (AST): What Does the Result Mean?

Your test result shows you the expression of various autistic and other neurodivergent traits on a scale. A higher score does not automatically mean you would receive a diagnosis -- rather, it primarily points to areas you could explore further. The autism spectrum is diverse, ranging from subtle particularities to pronounced differences in experience and behavior. You can use the result as a starting point for further self-reflection and personal development.

"Am I Autistic?" -- Common Questions from Adults

Many adults ask themselves this question when they recognize autistic traits in themselves or in media reports.

Can autism only be discovered in adulthood? Of course not -- yet unfortunately, it remains more the rule than the exception, particularly among women. Due to outdated diagnostic criteria and procedures, a majority of children and adolescents still go unrecognized today.

What about masking? Many individuals have learned to conceal their autistic traits, which can lead to exhaustion. Masking is also sometimes called camouflaging or, as we often refer to it, neurotypical performance. We measure this dimension in our test as well, since it plays a significant role in how we experience our quality of life.

Are my difficulties normal or autistic? Autistic is normal! There is nothing abnormal about being autistic. The autism spectrum is a natural neurological variant. The majority of difficulties that many autistic people experience arise from a mismatch between social expectations and structures and the nervous system of those affected.

Screening Tools for Autism in Adults: Context and Alternatives

The RAADS-R is an established screening instrument for autism in adults. Our test is based on similar scientific principles but has been specifically adapted for an online context. While the RAADS-R is primarily used in clinical settings, our approach offers an accessible initial assessment. Keep in mind: every screening tool has limitations and cannot replace a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation by a specialist.

Asperger Syndrome ("Asperger Test") in Today's Context

The term "Asperger syndrome" is no longer used as a separate diagnosis -- instead, the term autism spectrum is used. What was formerly called "Asperger's" is now considered autism without intellectual disability and without early speech development delay. Our test is designed to ensure that these cases in particular are not overlooked, and it takes modern diagnostic criteria (DSM-5/ICD-11) into account. Whether you are searching for an "Asperger test" or an "autism test," you can use our test for an initial assessment.

Autism in Women -- Frequently Overlooked Signs

Autism often presents differently in women than in men. Typical signs include: intense special interests that appear socially acceptable (horses, books, TV series), pronounced masking through imitation of social behaviors, exhaustion after social situations, and difficulty with friendships despite social effort. Many women develop perfect social "scripts," which is why their autistic traits remain undetected for a long time. Unfortunately, autism in women often goes unrecognized -- sometimes until late adulthood, and not infrequently for an entire lifetime. However, there are modern screening tools specifically designed to identify autistic women. We have deliberately included and formulated questions that do not overlook women during the test and take this into account.

Adults and Diagnostics -- Where Can You Get Tested?

For an official autism diagnosis, you can turn to: psychiatric practices specializing in autism spectrum conditions, autism outpatient clinics at university hospitals, or specialized psychotherapy practices. The process usually involves multiple appointments with interviews, tests, and collateral history. Expect waiting times of several months. Use the time for self-reflection with our test. Also consider what you want to achieve with a diagnosis: as the saying goes, "if you have met one autistic person, you have met one autistic person" -- autistic people are all very different. Statistically, they differ more from each other in many traits than non-autistic people differ from autistic people.

ADHD Self-Test for Adults (Free & Online)

This free neurodiversity test is also an ADHD self-test and helps you understand whether your attention and concentration difficulties could indicate ADHD. The test takes about 4-6 minutes and is based on scientifically recognized criteria. Unlike self-tests that only assess ADHD, other relevant neurodiversity dimensions are also measured, along with important factors that commonly co-occur with ADHD, such as RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria).

ADHD Subtypes -- What Are the Differences?

Today, three ADHD subtypes are distinguished: predominantly inattentive (formerly known as "ADD"), predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, and combined. Our test captures all presentations and helps you understand which type may apply to you. Women in particular often show the inattentive type, which is frequently overlooked.

Free ADHD Test -- What You Can Expect

Our test is completely free and provides immediate results. You will receive a detailed analysis of your responses with explanations of various ADHD symptom areas. Important: the result is an orientation aid, not a diagnosis. If your scores are notable, we recommend a professional evaluation. The test can be taken as many times as you like.

ADHD in Women -- Symptoms and Particularities

ADHD in women is often overlooked because the symptoms present more subtly. Typical signs include: daydreaming instead of obvious hyperactivity, emotional dysregulation, difficulties with everyday organization, perfectionism as a coping mechanism, and intensified symptoms during hormonal transition phases. Many women only receive the correct diagnosis as adults or after their children are diagnosed. To counteract this, we have built in test questions that better capture improved compensation and other differences. This makes the test particularly suitable for adult women as well.

High Sensitivity Test (HSP) for Adults

High sensitivity (HSP -- Highly Sensitive Person) affects approximately 20% of the population and partially overlaps with ADHD and autism. Our test helps you understand whether your intense perception and emotional depth indicate high sensitivity. As the only high sensitivity test, we also simultaneously assess ADHD, autism, RSD, alexithymia, and other traits that are extremely relevant for a foundational understanding of your own high sensitivity.

ADHD or Highly Sensitive? Differences and Overlaps

Both phenomena can arise from sensory overload but have different forms of expression.

High sensitivity manifests through: deep processing of sensory impressions, strong empathy, a need for retreat, and intense experience of art and music.

ADHD manifests through: attention difficulties, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and struggles with routines. A combination is possible and requires a nuanced perspective.