Autism Spectrum screening (AQ-10)
Neurology & Psychiatry specialty tool
Bedside Tool Interface Configuration
The 10-item Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ-10) recommended by NICE for clinical referral.
Algorithm Checklist Parameters:
- 1. I notice details that others do not (Agree)
- 2. I find it easy to do more than one thing at once (Disagree)
- 3. I find it easy to work out what someone is thinking/feeling (Disagree)
- 4. If there is an interruption, I can return to it quickly (Disagree)
- 5. I find it easy to "read between the lines" in conversation (Disagree)
Primary Clinical Application:
First-line screening tool to determine if an adult should receive a comprehensive autism diagnostic referral.