Item #1
I am a sympathetic person.
Social relatedness
A reverse-scored normative-style item.
RAADS-R Adult Autism Screening
The Ritvo Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale-Revised (RAADS-R) is a structured self-report tool designed to help adults identify autism-related traits that may have been overlooked earlier in life.
80
Items
97%
Sensitivity
100%
Specificity
Overview
RAADS-R contains 80 items and focuses on long-term developmental patterns rather than temporary mood states.
It was developed to support adult autism screening, especially for people who were never formally assessed in childhood.
The questionnaire covers social relatedness, language, sensory-motor features, and circumscribed interests.
Target Population
Adults aged 16+, especially those seeking late-identified autism screening support.
Duration
Usually 10-30 minutes depending on reflection depth and pace.
Purpose
Screening and structured self-understanding; not a standalone diagnosis.
Test Details
How the assessment is structured on this platform.
Answer Options
Now and when I was young
Only now
Only when I was younger than 16
Never true
Important Notes
Total questions: 80
Question Examples
Examples below are selected from the current live RAADS-R question set in this system.
Item #3
I am often surprised when others tell me I have been rude.
Language and communication style
Captures scripted speech patterns.
Item #9
I focus on details rather than the overall idea.
Social adaptation
Reflects social uncertainty in everyday contexts.
Item #17
Others consider me odd or different.
Cognitive style
Reflects detail-focused processing.
Item #20
I have never wanted or needed to have what other people call an 'intimate relationship.'
Social relatedness
A reverse-scored normative-style item.
Item #22
I speak with a normal rhythm.
Language and communication style
Captures scripted speech patterns.
RAADS-R Limitations and Critiques
Important caveats for responsible interpretation.
RAADS-R is a screening tool and cannot establish a clinical diagnosis by itself.
Scores may be influenced by depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, or current stress load.
Self-report bias and interpretation differences can affect accuracy.
Use RAADS-R alongside clinical interview, developmental history, and other validated tools.