Do I Have Asperger’s? (DSM-5 ASD)

I find comfort in a regular routine, such as eating the same breakfast or taking the same route to work.

I tend to struggle with abstract ideas or concepts.

I find social interactions overwhelming or tiring, even during gatherings with close family members or friends.

I can become intensely focused on a hobby or subject matter, such as collecting stamps or researching a historical event, and strive to know everything about it.

I notice minor changes in my environment that others usually overlook, like when a book on the shelf is slightly out of place or a light bulb is flickering.

I find it challenging to initiate or maintain conversations with others.

I have been told I come across as blunt or insensitive when giving feedback or sharing opinions.

Bright lights, loud sounds, or specific textures often feel overwhelming to me.

I feel easily overstimulated by crowded or busy environments, like waiting in long lines or navigating a bustling train station.

I often feel more comfortable observing social situations rather than actively participating in them, such as standing on the sidelines at a party rather than joining a conversation.

I prefer facts and logic over hypothetical or imaginative thinking, especially when solving problems or making decisions.

I often struggle to find the right words to express how I feel, especially during emotional or stressful moments.

I struggle to understand unwritten social rules or expectations, like knowing when to start speaking in a casual conversation or what is considered polite in certain settings.

I feel uncomfortable when there is a sudden change in my schedule.

I don’t often think of close family members unless something reminds me of them or they reach out to me.

I prefer tasks that involve patterns, rules, or detailed procedures, like assembling puzzles, coding, or organizing spreadsheets.

I sometimes miss out on subtle social cues, like sarcasm in a friend’s remark or a colleague’s hesitant facial expression.

I like to organize tasks or items in a very specific way, like arranging clothes by color or sorting documents into labeled folders.

I sometimes forget about objects or people when they are out of sight, such as misplacing keys or losing track of a friend at a party.

It frustrates me when plans or processes are disorganized, such as when group projects lack structure or events run off schedule.