Free Asperger's Test
If you're searching for an "Asperger's test," you're likely looking for a way to understand whether your social communication style, sensory experiences, and intense interests align with autistic traits. While Asperger's Syndrome is no longer a separate clinical diagnosis—it was merged into Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the DSM-5 in 2013—the experiences it describes are very real and very valid.
Our free screening evaluates the same traits that defined Asperger's: social communication differences, focused interests, sensory sensitivities, and preference for routine. It's aligned with current DSM-5 criteria and provides instant, private results.
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Hans Asperger first described a group of children with social difficulties but average or above-average intelligence in 1944. For decades, "Asperger's Syndrome" was used to describe autistic individuals who didn't have significant language delays or intellectual disabilities.
In 2013, the DSM-5 unified all autism diagnoses into a single spectrum with three support levels:
- Level 1 ("Requiring support"): What was often called Asperger's. Noticeable social differences but able to function independently with some support.
- Level 2 ("Requiring substantial support"): More apparent social communication challenges and restricted behaviors.
- Level 3 ("Requiring very substantial support"): Significant challenges in social communication and daily functioning.
Traits Associated with Asperger's
Many people still identify with the Asperger's profile. Common traits include:
- Social difficulties without social disinterest: Wanting friendships but struggling with the unwritten rules of social interaction.
- Deep, focused interests: Becoming an expert in specific topics—sometimes rotating through interests, sometimes maintaining lifelong passions.
- Direct communication style: Preferring honesty and clarity over social pleasantries. Sometimes perceived as "blunt" or "rude" without intending to be.
- Sensory sensitivities: Strong reactions to textures, sounds, lights, or smells. See our sensory processing guide.
- Routine and predictability: Finding comfort in structure and experiencing stress when plans change unexpectedly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Asperger's the same as autism?
Yes—since 2013, Asperger's Syndrome has been folded into the single diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the DSM-5. What was previously called Asperger's is now understood as part of the autism spectrum, typically associated with average or above-average intelligence and more subtle social communication differences. Many people still use the term 'Asperger's' to describe their experience.
Why was the Asperger's diagnosis removed?
The DSM-5 merged Asperger's, PDD-NOS, and classic autism into a single 'Autism Spectrum Disorder' diagnosis because research showed these were not distinct conditions but variations along a spectrum. The new framework uses support levels (Level 1, 2, and 3) to describe individual needs rather than separate diagnostic categories.
Can I still identify as having Asperger's?
Many people who were diagnosed with Asperger's before 2013 continue to identify with the term, and that's perfectly valid. It's also common in online communities. However, any new clinical diagnosis would use the term 'Autism Spectrum Disorder.' Self-identification language is a personal choice.
What are the signs of Asperger's in adults?
Common signs include: difficulty reading social cues and body language, preference for routine and predictability, intense and focused interests, literal interpretation of language, sensory sensitivities, and a feeling of being 'different' from peers. Many adults with what was called Asperger's have developed sophisticated masking strategies that can make these traits less visible.