The RAADS-R Test is an online self-reflection tool that screens for autistic traits in adults and older teens (16+) using 80 statements across four trait domains, providing an immediate total score and domain scores for private exploration.
What is the RAADS-R Test?
The RAADS-R Test adapts the Ritvo Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale-Revised framework into a browser-based self-assessment for adults and older teens. It takes 15–20 minutes to complete, asks you to rate each statement as true now and when young, true now only, true only when younger than 16, or never true, and outputs a total score (0–240) plus separate scores for Social Relatedness, Language, Sensory-Motor, and Circumscribed Interests. The tool runs entirely in the browser and is operated by an independent site (raads-r.org), not affiliated with the original RAADS-R developers.
Key Features
- 80 RAADS-R statements — Covers all original items from the RAADS-R framework, organized into four domains: Social Relatedness (max 117), Language (max 21), Sensory-Motor (max 60), and Circumscribed Interests (max 42).
- Browser-first scoring — The free assessment shows your total and domain scores immediately without requiring an account or email.
- Privacy-by-default design — No answers are stored or shared unless you choose to pay for an email report or AI-powered personalized analysis.
- Optional AI-powered insights — After completing the standard test, you can provide additional information to receive an AI-generated interpretation that contextualizes your results with your personal experiences, challenges, and strengths.
- Adult-focused question phrasing — Statements are written for self-reflection by people 16 and older; the site explicitly notes this is not suitable for child diagnosis and directs children to age-appropriate evaluation.
- Score-range guide — Built-in reference bands (<65, 65–105, 106–139, 140+) help you interpret your total score, with clear disclaimers that this is screening information, not a diagnosis.
Who is it for?
- Adults exploring possible autistic traits — Individuals who want a structured, private way to reflect on social, sensory, language, and interest-based patterns before deciding whether to seek a formal evaluation.
- Older teens (16+) — Adolescents who can self-reflect on current and earlier-life experiences and want initial insight into autistic traits without requiring parental account creation.
- Clinician conversation starters — People preparing to speak with a healthcare provider can use the domain score breakdown to describe specific areas (e.g., sensory sensitivities, circumscribed interests) in a clearer, more organized way.
What can you do with the RAADS-R Test?
- Self-screen for autistic traits: Take the 80-statement assessment and see an immediate total score (0–240) with four domain subscores that indicate which trait areas contributed most.
- Get a data-driven conversation guide: Use the domain breakdown—Social Relatedness, Language, Sensory-Motor, Circumscribed Interests—to organize observations you may want to discuss with a qualified professional.
- Try optional AI analysis: After completing the standard test, optionally submit additional personal context to receive an AI-generated report that offers deeper understanding by tying your score patterns to your lived experience.
How does the RAADS-R Test work?
You begin by clicking “Start Your RAADS R Test.” You answer each of the 80 statements on a four-option scale (true now and when young, true now only, true only when younger than 16, never true). After submission, the site instantly calculates your total and four domain scores. No account is required for this free, browser-only scoring.
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