Aspies For Freedom - The Aspie-quiz...

where is this aspie quiz??

I just took the newest version of the Aspie-Quiz. It is the first one to make specific predictions for Asperger's, ADHD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, etc.

My results are about 2/3 down this page:

http://narrative.neurelitism.com

The problem is that, according to the results, I am likely to have almost everything. Rolleyes

Marcia Wrote:

How come these numbers are different from the ones above and what does it all mean?!

As the test designer has developed the aspie-quiz, he began to regard the overall aspie score as a more generalized neurodiversity score. Therefore, having a high aspie score would indicate that you are not neurotypical. It would not necessarily mean that you are as aspie.

To my understanding, the individual diagnostic predictions are the numbers to focus on, not the overall score. In other words, pay attention to this:

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ADD/ADHD 144 You very likely will be able to receive the diagnosis
OCD 121 You will probably be able to receive the diagnosis.

not to this:

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"Your aspie score: 115 of 200
Your NT score: 109 of 200

On thing to keep in mind is that the aspie-quiz, in its most recent versions, is intended to predict more than just Asperger's. As the test designer has developed the test, the aspie score is now really a neurodiversity score. It indicates that one's responses diverse significantly from a control group, not that one is an aspie. The numbers to focus on are the specific diagnostic predictions, not the aspie (neurodiversity) score.

Nominalist Wrote:

It indicates that one's responses diverse significantly from a control group, not that one is an aspie.

That should be "diverge," not diverse.

miss nomer Wrote:

Do you think this could be significant?

According to the test designer, what matters are the individual diagnostic predictions, not the overall "aspie" (neurodiversity) score (which is what you posted).

It depends on how the test designer weighs each question.

hundred4ever Wrote:

I am wondering if someone will give me the link to the stim quiz, I would like to take it.

I just Googled "stim quiz." There were 12 hits, but none of them pointed to the quiz itself.

A True Monotheist Wrote:

Before I continue, it is nice to talk to you again, Dr. Foster. Or, as I say in a tone both extremely respectful and familiar in a friendly way, "Dr. Nominalist." I have always enjoyed your posts. To be frank, I think that, at times, this forum sinks to a low in its level of discourse. At those times, we need intellectual elevation, and I am glad that you provide it. When people like you tend to post, the level of discourse is elevated. I say this as someone who has disagreed with you on some occasions, but who still respects your scholarship.

Thank you very much. ;-) Lately, I have mostly been grading term papers. We also just completed a search for a new sociologist for the fall. The woman we hired, a young feminist scholar, seems very promising. Now, we just got word from the dean that we need to hire a second person.

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I have abandoned the "Aspie" label, and embraced "Autism."

That is consistent with many people in the autistic rights movement. A lot of people, myself included, use the terms Asperger's autism and Asperger's autistic. I see that term as a good compromise because of clarity (given that the designation "Asperger's syndrome" has become so common) and in order to express solidarity and inclusiveness with other autistics (and to avoid the appearance of the elitism you mentioned).

Of course, no one knows for sure what terms will be used in the DSM-V and the ICD-11. However, some writers have speculated that the term "Asperger's" (and possibly PDD-NOS and its ICD-10 equivalent) might even be dropped from both nosologies. Instead, the term "autism spectrum disorder" might be introduced, and individual cases might be distinguished in terms of dimensions.

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I "became" an Aspie the same way that some of you did, first through self-diagnosis, and then through an official diagnosis.

In my case, when I first heard of Asperger's autism (Aa), I thought of my father, not of myself. My understanding of Aa was very superficial at the time, and I was not aware of any traits which seemed to apply to me.

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One more thing, I have a project to do for Statistics. I must find a peer-reviewed study and explore its methods. I would like to do one on Autism. Could you PM me a link to one that you know of, one that you think is *interesting*. It can be one with which you disagree, of course.

Sure. I will check my notes and send you a private message.

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All the best. Happy Passover, Professor.

You, too.

Lucie1 Wrote:

ATM - you appear to elevate Nominalist based in a course of study he has completed i.e. his doctorate. You mention his ability to elevate discourse in this forum. You seem to elevate him as a human being above other autistics and human beings. I pick up on an elitist attitude that shouldn't fit with the ideal you promote (in italics) further down in your post.

I think he was just being courteous. If I felt as though someone was actually imagining me to be elevated above others, I would have joked about it.

Lucie1 Wrote:

Nominalist - I like the drum role. Smile

Thank you. ;-) Actually, I had considered removing it, since it causes the page to download more slowly.

Ethel Wrote:

Nominalist, I'm really sorry if this comes off as having a go at you. It wasn't intended, but it does look like I was slagging you off. I wasn't, and I apologise.

I went back and reread your message, since I had not detected a put-down th first time, and I still don't. It seems fine to tme.

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What I *was* having a go at was this strict definition of what an autistic person should be - a highly evolved spiritual and intellectual giant - which actually excludes more autistics than it includes.

Yes, that plays into the whole "aspie superpowers" stuff, which I sometimes see in messages. As I see it, that kind of discussion serves mostly as a way for people to feel better about themselves (in the face of bullying, etc.).

atypical Wrote:

I read a post that talked about ASpergers autistics or ASpergers austism or Aa. I would prfer to type Aa, it seems to be more clear - and not seperate with autism.

Yes, I generally prefer the term "Aa" (Asperger's autism) over AS or AD.

jedimom777 Wrote:

HOLY CANNOLI!!! that's a big ten four!!!

outsideL00kinN Wrote:

Your Aspie score: 193 of 200
Your neurotypical (non-autistic) score: 5 of 200
You are very likely an Aspie

Ummm....yeah.

Guess this explains a few things Tongue

. At one time, I thought there was no way I could be an Aspie Rolleyes

Hi Jedimom,

Congratulations? Take your time. And welcome again.

hyke Wrote:

jedimom777 Wrote:

HOLY CANNOLI!!! that's a big ten four!!!

outsideL00kinN Wrote:

Your Aspie score: 193 of 200
Your neurotypical (non-autistic) score: 5 of 200
You are very likely an Aspie

Ummm....yeah.

Guess this explains a few things Tongue

. At one time, I thought there was no way I could be an Aspie Rolleyes

Hi Jedimom,

Congratulations? Take your time. And welcome again.

This post of mine makes no sense at all. Sorry. I'm not seeing straight because of my headache. I never noticed it was outsideL00kinN's result.

Sorry jedimom if I made you wondering.

I Want a Cure (for my headache)

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