Find out if You Are on the Spectrum

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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Find Out If You Are On The Spectrum - Quiz

Take the "Quiz: Find out if You Are on the Spectrum" to gain insight into neurodiversity and autism spectrum awareness. This quiz explores various traits and characteristics associated with the autism spectrum, aiming to provide a better understanding of where you might fall on this spectrum. The questions are designed to be informative and respectful, promoting awareness and acceptance.

Discover your potential placement on the spectrum through this quiz's thoughtful examination of behavioral traits and personal experiences. Join us in fostering understanding and empathy for individuals with diverse neurological profiles. After taking the quiz, you'll receive one of three results: "You Read moreare at high risk!" "You might be on the spectrum!" or "You are not on the spectrum!" Share your results and contribute to the conversation around autism spectrum awareness.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Do you find it difficult to understand what other people are thinking or feeling?

    • A.

      Yes, I can't even guess.

    • B.

      It is a bit difficult for me.

    • C.

      Only sometimes, but not always.

    • D.

      Nothing like that.

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  • 2. 

    Do you feel anxious about social situations?

    • A.

      Yes, always!

    • B.

      Sometimes

    • C.

      It happens to me rarely!

    • D.

      Never

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  • 3. 

    Do you find it hard to choose friends or prioritize them?

    • A.

      Yes, it is a difficult task for me.

    • B.

      I sometimes find it difficult.

    • C.

      Not really!

    • D.

      Never

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  • 4. 

    Do other people think that you are rude and not interested in talking to anyone?

    • A.

      It always happens to me.

    • B.

      It sometimes happens.

    • C.

      It is rare!

    • D.

      Never happened to me!

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  • 5. 

    Do you find it difficult to express yourself?

    • A.

      Yes, it is a tough thing for me.

    • B.

      I cannot express things.

    • C.

      It happens only in some situations.

    • D.

      I easily express myself.

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  • 6. 

    How often do you take sarcasm or other phrases literally?

    • A.

      I don't understand these things.

    • B.

      I take it personally.

    • C.

      It happens only when someone is taunting.

    • D.

      It never happens to me.

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  • 7. 

    Do you get anxious if anything is changed from your routine?

    • A.

      Yes, I get an anxiety attack.

    • B.

      It is difficult for me to adjust.

    • C.

      It happens sometimes.

    • D.

      Not really!

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  • 8. 

    Do you avoid eye contact while talking?

    • A.

      Yes, I don't feel confident.

    • B.

      I can't look into other people's eyes.

    • C.

      Only when I am guilty of something.

    • D.

      Never!

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  • 9. 

    Are you restricted to only certain areas of interest?

    • A.

      I don't like exploring much!

    • B.

      I have specific things of interest.

    • C.

      I sometimes try out new things.

    • D.

      I like doing new things.

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  • 10. 

    Do you plan everything with a backup plan?

    • A.

      Yes, it is necessary.

    • B.

      I always try to do that.

    • C.

      Only if it is very important

    • D.

      I usually don't have backup plans.

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Jennifer DeSetto |MSN (Mental Health) |
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Jennifer DeSetto is an ANCC board-certified PMHNP with a decade of experience in mental health. She earned her MSN in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing from Molloy University and holds a certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She excels in medication management and evidence-based practices, having worked in private practice, community mental health centers, and inpatient settings.

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