Autism resources myself

Test yourself and others

• Aspie Quiz – a broader follow-up self-reflection tool that explores talent, perception, communication, relationships, and social style.
• Relatix Autism Assessment – Myself – use our own self-assessment path for autism-related traits.
• Relatix Autism Assessment – Supporter – use the supporter version if you are reflecting on someone else.

Start here

• If your AQ score felt relevant, treat it as a prompt for further exploration, not as a final answer.
• Think about which traits feel most familiar in your actual life: sensory overload, social fatigue, routines, monotropism, communication style, shutdowns, or masking.
• Notice which parts of daily life feel easier when you reduce sensory load, increase recovery time, or communicate more directly.

Trusted autism information

• Embrace Autism – detailed articles about autistic traits, masking, assessment tools, and lived experience.
• NeuroClastic – autistic-led writing about identity, communication, sensory life, and support.
• Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) – rights-based information, self-advocacy tools, and practical guidance.

Understanding everyday life as an autistic adult

• Masking and burnout: some people cope for years by performing neurotypical behaviour until the cost becomes too high.
• Sensory regulation: light, sound, touch, food texture, movement, and social intensity can affect stress levels more than other people realise.
• Monotropism and deep focus: strong interests and intense concentration can be real strengths when supported well.
• Communication style: directness, literal language, different eye contact patterns, or slower processing do not mean less empathy or less care.

What can help

• Reducing sensory overload where possible
• Building routines that genuinely fit your energy and processing style
• Learning what shutdown, overwhelm, and recovery look like for you
• Connecting with autistic-led communities and resources
• Seeking assessment or therapy from clinicians who understand adult autism

If you want professional support

• A psychologist or psychiatrist experienced in adult autism assessments
• An occupational therapist if sensory needs or daily functioning are the main issue
• Therapists who understand neurodivergence, masking, and autistic burnout

Note: This page is a guide for further exploration, not a diagnosis. The resources above were chosen because they are widely used, autism-relevant, and centred either on evidence, autistic lived experience, or both.