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Q1: I frequently misread others’ facial expressions or body language, to the point that I must ask for clarification.
Answer: Not answered
Q2: I feel intense anxiety in social situations unless I know exactly what I am expected to say or do.
Answer: Not answered
Q3: I consistently avoid gatherings of more than two or three people because such situations leave me exhausted for hours.
Answer: Not answered
Q4: I almost always fail to detect sarcasm or idioms, and I often interpret them as literal statements unless explicitly explained.
Answer: Not answered
Q5: I rely on scripting what to say in my head before any conversation, and without a script I find it impossible to speak.
Answer: Not answered
Q6: After spending time interacting with people, I need at least several hours alone to recover mentally.
Answer: Not answered
Q7: I become upset or confused when someone speaks indirectly (e.g. implying something rather than stating it plainly).
Answer: Not answered
Q8: I often do not recognize when I’ve talked too long or dominated a conversation unless someone explicitly tells me.
Answer: Not answered
Q9: Sudden loud noises (e.g., alarms, jackhammers) trigger a panic response, causing me to cover my ears or flee the area.
Answer: Not answered
Q10: Certain fabrics or tags on clothing cause such intense discomfort that I remove or modify the garment immediately.
Answer: Not answered
Q11: Bright or flickering fluorescent lights cause me physical pain (e.g., headache, eye burning) within minutes.
Answer: Not answered
Q12: I find certain strong smells (e.g., perfume, cleaning chemicals) so overwhelming that I must leave the room.
Answer: Not answered
Q13: I actively seek deep-pressure or repetitive sensory input (e.g., weighted blankets, rocking) to calm myself when anxious.
Answer: Not answered
Q14: Crowded, noisy environments (e.g., busy malls, concerts) leave me so overwhelmed that I must immediately withdraw.
Answer: Not answered
Q15: Extreme food textures or tastes (e.g., spicy, mushy, crunchy) cause me to completely avoid certain dishes.
Answer: Not answered
Q16: I notice tiny visual details (e.g., flicker, small movement) in my environment that most people never see.
Answer: Not answered
Q17: Even a minor change in my daily schedule (e.g., a ten-minute delay) causes me significant distress and anxiety.
Answer: Not answered
Q18: If I do not follow a detailed checklist for my day, I frequently forget essential tasks (e.g., meals, work deadlines).
Answer: Not answered
Q19: I prefer to perform daily tasks (e.g., getting dressed, brushing teeth) in exactly the same order and become upset if that order changes.
Answer: Not answered
Q20: Eating, sleeping, and other routines must occur at the precise same times every day for me to function normally.
Answer: Not answered
Q21: I become extremely upset if I must change plans at the last minute (e.g., doctor reschedules my appointment).
Answer: Not answered
Q22: Anticipating any change (e.g., a surprise guest arriving) causes me days of anxiety beforehand.
Answer: Not answered
Q23: I create contingency plans for every possible scenario (e.g., alternate routes, backup schedules) to avoid surprises.
Answer: Not answered
Q24: I feel distress or panic when I cannot maintain my preferred, highly structured daily habits (e.g., same exact meal sequence).
Answer: Not answered
Q25: I rely on written notes or scripts because I cannot organize my thoughts well enough to speak spontaneously.
Answer: Not answered
Q26: I often pause for long periods mid-sentence because I am uncertain how to phrase what I want to say.
Answer: Not answered
Q27: I consistently misinterpret jokes or sarcasm as literal statements unless someone explicitly explains them.
Answer: Not answered
Q28: I frequently misunderstand someone’s tone of voice, causing me to misread anger for neutrality or vice versa.
Answer: Not answered
Q29: I find it nearly impossible to know how much personal information to share in conversation, leading to oversharing.
Answer: Not answered
Q30: I have such difficulty initiating conversations that I often remain silent unless asked direct questions.
Answer: Not answered
Q31: I need very literal, step-by-step instructions; otherwise, I misinterpret or completely miss the intended meaning.
Answer: Not answered
Q32: I feel intense anxiety about not being able to voice my thoughts clearly when speaking in person.
Answer: Not answered
Q33: When I am deeply interested in a task, I routinely lose track of time for six or more hours, even forgetting to eat.
Answer: Not answered
Q34: I find it almost impossible to switch to a new task, causing me to get stuck on one activity for hours.
Answer: Not answered
Q35: I become so preoccupied with small details (e.g., a crack in the wall) that I cannot complete a larger project.
Answer: Not answered
Q36: Even moderate background noise (e.g., multiple conversations) prevents me from focusing on a single task.
Answer: Not answered
Q37: I ignore basic needs (e.g., eating, sleeping) when I become absorbed in an activity I enjoy.
Answer: Not answered
Q38: If I do not have a very clear, specific goal before starting a task, I feel disoriented and cannot begin.
Answer: Not answered
Q39: I feel extreme frustration when asked to interrupt a task I’m focused on, and I cannot resume easily afterward.
Answer: Not answered
Q40: I often hyperfocus on an interest to the point that I neglect other responsibilities for days at a time.
Answer: Not answered