I thought it could be fun/interesting to go through an autism test question by question, and see what resonates with people, and how we approach thinking about the questions. So to start, here’s question 1 of the AQ-10.


1. I often notice small sounds when others do not.

  • Definitely Agree
  • Slightly Agree
  • Slightly Disagree
  • Definitely Disagree

Is this statement true for you? Can you think of any examples? Is it an easy or difficult question for you to answer?

You can find the full AQ-10 test here. Note this test is intended as a quick screener, and cannot diagnose or rule out any condition on its own.


next post
conclusion and results

9 points

This first one is an easy question for me. Nobody else seems to be bothered by TVs hissing to themselves on standby. Nobody else notices that fridge compressor that squeals when you leave the door open. I’m usually first to notice drips, leaks, animals, equipment left running. I used to be bothered by bat calls, and that’s supposedly inaudible to humans.

That’s a Definitely Agree for me.

permalink
report
reply

I used to be bothered by bat calls, and that’s supposedly inaudible to humans.

Some species do partially chirp into the human audible range. But yeah it still requires moderately good hearing.

permalink
report
parent
reply
3 points

Thanks, that’s actually quite validating to know. I’m not sure if hearing is even the right word - I’d just notice I was flinching as if there were a loud noise, and then - hey, there’s bats outside. Getting older now, so I think I’m cured of that at least.

permalink
report
parent
reply
10 points

“What do you mean the thermostat clicks when it engages and that wakes you up?”

“How can you not hear it??”

permalink
report
parent
reply
4 points

Nobody else seems to be bothered by TVs hissing to themselves on standby

I’m not the only one that can hear electricity then?

permalink
report
parent
reply
6 points

I’d rather play AQ20. /s

1, definitely agree. Not diagnosed but several self tests encourage investigating further. I hear sounds all the time everywhere, and I’m especially annoyed by low frequency noise such as ventilation or computer fans, sounds my colleagues do not even notice. It steals my focus which is probably more exhausting than the sound itself.

permalink
report
reply
4 points
*
Removed by mod
permalink
report
reply
2 points

The mosquitos get me. I am the only one I know who can hear them even across the room.

permalink
report
parent
reply
11 points

It’s a definitely agree for me. We had to change some smart light bulbs because they omitted a very high pitched sound that nobody but me could hear. Also had to change our dog walk route because in one of the houses on our old route they bought one of those machines to keep animals away and I almost cried when we passed it. Also can hear phones ring in cars passing our house.

permalink
report
reply
4 points

I’m sure the dog would like to thank you for noticing

permalink
report
parent
reply
3 points

He’s quite old and almost deaf so it bothered him a lot less 😂

permalink
report
parent
reply
15 points

I notice small sounds, yes. Sibling likes to talk about the time I heard a faint ‘tk tk tk’ sound and went to find it because it was driving me mad.

It was a spider several feet above my head making a web. The ‘tk tk tk’ was its legs clicking together as it spun.

permalink
report
reply
7 points

IRL spidey senses

permalink
report
parent
reply
6 points

Wow, what you do about the spider spinning too loudly?

permalink
report
parent
reply
10 points

Once I knew what was making the sound, I could ignore it easier! I left the spider be because he was making a web near the door, and that caught outside insects which was good.

permalink
report
parent
reply

Autism

!autism@lemmy.world

Create post

A community for respectful discussion and memes related to autism acceptance. All neurotypes are welcome.

We have created our own instance! Visit Autism Place the following community for more info.

Community:

Values
  • Acceptance
  • Openness
  • Understanding
  • Equality
  • Reciprocity
  • Mutuality
  • Love
Rules
  1. No abusive, derogatory, or offensive post/comments e.g: racism, sexism, religious hatred, homophobia, gatekeeping, trolling.
  2. Posts must be related to autism, off-topic discussions happen in the matrix chat.
  3. Your posts must include a text body. It doesn’t have to be long, it just needs to be descriptive.
  4. Do not request donations.
  5. Be respectful in discussions.
  6. Do not post misinformation.
  7. Mark NSFW content accordingly.
  8. Do not promote Autism Speaks.
  9. General Lemmy World rules.
Encouraged
  1. Open acceptance of all autism levels as a respectable neurotype.
  2. Funny memes.
  3. Respectful venting.
  4. Describe posts of pictures/memes using text in the body for our visually impaired users.
  5. Welcoming and accepting attitudes.
  6. Questions regarding autism.
  7. Questions on confusing situations.
  8. Seeking and sharing support.
  9. Engagement in our community’s values.
  10. Expressing a difference of opinion without directly insulting another user.
  11. Please report questionable posts and let the mods deal with it. Chat Room
  • We have a chat room! Want to engage in dialogue? Come join us at the community’s Matrix Chat.

.

Helpful Resources

Community stats

  • 857

    Monthly active users

  • 719

    Posts

  • 12K

    Comments

Community moderators