In preparation for my ASD diagnostic assessment, I took the Baron-Cohen Wheelwright Empathy Quotient Test. I knew I was probably going to score lower than normal.. But I damn sure never expected to get 9 out 80. If 30 is the cut-off of where empathy begins to lack below an acceptable neurotypical level, then 9 is like borderline robot serial killer status. This is disturbing and depressing. Please don't try to hug me.
I took the test again a couple days later and got this score...
I guess I was feeling slightly more empathetic that day.
This Baron-Cohen Wheelwright Empathy Quotient Test was actually very helpful in explaining why I believe I'm on the spectrum to the psychologist I'm going to see for my ASD diagnostic assessment. If you believe you are on the Autism Spectrum then I would highly recommend taking it yourself. You can click on the hyperlink. I've also added it under the ASD Resources section. Just remember to be honest about whether or not you cut up worms as a child and note your scores.
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