AuDHD Test (Autism + ADHD): See How Autistic and ADHD Traits Show up Together
The AuDHD test explores autistic and ADHD traits together in adults. This original educational screener gives instant scores for each profile to support self-reflection and discussion with a clinician.
Reviewed by Michael Callans, MSW 
AuDHD Test (Autism + ADHD) is a free, confidential 18-question self-assessment, educational screener · covers both profiles. It takes about 7 minutes, runs entirely in your browser, and gives you a plain-language score across 3 interpretation bands plus an optional in-depth report. It is an educational screening, not a diagnosis.
Two neurotypes, looked at together rather than apart
Autism and ADHD co-occur far more often than chance, and the combination, increasingly called AuDHD, has its own texture. This screener checks both sets of traits at once, so you can see which parts of the picture fit and where to look next.
Autistic traits
Nine plain statements about autistic-direction experiences: sensory sensitivity, deep focus on interests, social and communication differences, and a need for routine and predictability.
ADHD traits
Nine plain statements about ADHD-direction experiences: attention regulation, restlessness, impulsivity, time and task management, and a mind that moves fast.
A route, not a label
This is a screener, not a diagnosis. It shows how strongly each profile shows up and points you to our dedicated autism test and ADHD test, plus a qualified clinician for any formal assessment.
| Feature | Typical free quiz | Psychology.com |
|---|---|---|
| Screens both autism and ADHD traits | Rarely | Yes, side by side |
| Explains the AuDHD overlap | No | Yes |
| Routes to each full screener | No | Yes, autism + ADHD |
| Honest about being a screener | No | Stated clearly |
| Affirming, non-pathologizing language | No | Throughout |
| Optional in-depth personalized report | No | Yes, written to your exact scores |
| Confidential (no data sent) | Often tracked | Runs in your browser |
How scoring works
Answers are scored 0–72 in total. Your result falls into one of 3 bands:
| Score | Band | What it suggests |
|---|---|---|
| 0–23 | Few combined traits reported | Across both profiles, you reported relatively few of the traits this screener checks. Look at the breakdown to see whether one side stands out more than the other. |
| 24–47 | Some combined traits | You reported a moderate level of traits across the two profiles. The breakdown will show whether they lean autistic, lean ADHD, or land in both. |
| 48–72 | Many combined traits | You reported many traits across both profiles. That fits the AuDHD picture well, and the dedicated tests plus a clinician are a sensible next step. |
How this screener is scored
The AuDHD test gives separate descriptions of autistic and ADHD traits, without confirming either diagnosis. The 18 statements split into two separate nine-item groups, one for autistic-direction traits and one for ADHD-direction traits, each scored 0 to 36. Your combined total, out of 72, sets the overall band, while the breakdown keeps the two subscores visible side by side so you can see whether one profile leans higher than the other rather than reading a single blended number.
Because this screener covers two distinct trait sets in 18 items, it is intentionally brief. A low score on one side does not rule that profile out, especially if you have spent years masking or adapting, and a high score on either side is a reason to take the fuller, dedicated test for that profile rather than stopping here.
The displayed bands are editorial descriptions of answers to this questionnaire. They are not validated thresholds, probabilities of diagnosis, or measures of how much support you deserve. A higher combined total can arise from different patterns, so read each profile separately instead of assuming the total establishes that both conditions are present.
What an AuDHD evaluation actually involves
For decades, clinicians were told not to diagnose autism and ADHD in the same person, so families and adults often had to choose one label even when both fit. That changed with the DSM-5 in 2013, which explicitly allows both diagnoses together, matching what many clinicians already saw in practice (Antshel & Russo, 2019). There is still no single combined AuDHD diagnosis or test: an evaluation today usually runs as an autism assessment and an ADHD assessment, sometimes with the same clinician and sometimes with two.
When you are looking for an evaluator, it is worth asking directly whether they assess for both conditions or only one, since many specialize in a single area. Bringing your scores from this screener, plus our dedicated autism test and ADHD test, to that first appointment can help the conversation start from specifics. The Psychology.com therapist directory lets you filter for clinicians experienced in adult neurodivergence.
Before an appointment, write down examples from childhood and adult life, including situations where you manage well and situations where you need support. Note whether difficulties change with the setting, sensory demands, or the structure available. Ask the evaluator how they distinguish overlapping experiences and what information would help them understand your history.
Related traits worth checking separately
A few experiences that show up inside AuDHD are specific enough to have their own screeners. If sound, light, or texture sensitivity was one of your strongest answers, the Sensory Processing Test looks at that in more depth. If losing track of time, forgetting steps, or struggling to start and finish tasks stood out, the Executive Function Test breaks that pattern down further, and the Time Management tool has concrete strategies for the day-to-day logistics.
If you have spent years consciously copying other people's social behavior to get by, the Autism Masking Test (CAT-Q) measures that specifically, and traits can look quite different once masking comes down. Rejection sensitivity, a sudden and intense reaction to perceived criticism or disappointment, is also common alongside ADHD and has its own Rejection Sensitivity (RSD) Test if that theme resonates.
Use the tests hub to choose a screening that fits a specific concern. You can also bring concrete observations directly to a clinician without completing more questionnaires; repeated screening is not required before asking for support.
Methodology & sources
This is an educational screener, not a diagnostic test. It pairs nine autistic-direction statements with nine ADHD-direction statements, drawn from the trait domains described in the adult autism and adult ADHD research literature: for autism, sensory sensitivity, focused interests, social and communication differences, and need for routine; for ADHD, inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and difficulty with time and task management. Each set is scored on its own so you get a separate read on each profile rather than one blended number. The items are written in plain, affirming language, and neither score is a clinical cutoff.
Autism and ADHD co-occur far more often than would be expected by chance, with research by Rommelse and colleagues pointing to shared underlying factors, and more recent work by Hours and colleagues describing the distinct clinical picture of the combined presentation now often called AuDHD. Because no single brief instrument diagnoses the combination, this screener is designed to flag which profiles are worth exploring and to route you to our dedicated autism and ADHD tests and, ultimately, to a qualified clinician. We use affirming, strengths-aware language throughout, because both autism and ADHD are differences in neurology, not deficits.
The cited research provides background on overlapping traits; it does not validate this particular questionnaire. This is an original educational item set, rather than an administration of a published combined AuDHD instrument. Its score bands should not be interpreted as diagnostic cutoffs, and no sensitivity or specificity estimate is established for this page.
References
- Rommelse NNJ, Franke B, Geurts HM, Hartman CA, Buitelaar JK. Shared heritability of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder. Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2010;19(3):281-295.
- Hours C, Recasens C, Baleyte JM. ASD and ADHD comorbidity: what are we talking about? Front Psychiatry. 2022;13:837424.
- Antshel KM, Russo N. Autism spectrum disorders and ADHD: overlapping phenomenology, diagnostic issues, and treatment considerations. Curr Psychiatry Rep. 2019;21(5):34.
- Hours C, Recasens C, Baleyte JM. Full text of the review cited above, addressing overlapping presentations and diagnostic uncertainty. frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.837424/full
Cite this source
Psychology.com. (2026, September 16). AuDHD Test (Autism + ADHD). Psychology.com. https://psychology.com/tests/audhd
AuDHD Test (Autism + ADHD) FAQ
What is AuDHD?
AuDHD is an informal term for being both autistic and ADHD at the same time. The two often co-occur, and the combination can feel like a tug-of-war, for example craving routine while also craving novelty. It is a recognized and increasingly studied profile, not an official single diagnosis.
Is this a diagnostic test?
No. This is an educational screener that looks at autistic and ADHD traits side by side. Formal diagnosis of autism and of ADHD is made by qualified clinicians using structured assessments. This tool can only tell you which profiles look worth exploring further.
Can you really be autistic and ADHD at once?
Yes. For a long time the two could not be diagnosed together, but that changed, and we now know they co-occur very commonly. Many people are identified with one and later recognize the other, which is part of why a combined screen is useful.
What should I do with my two scores?
Treat them as signposts. If your autistic traits stand out, take our autism test next; if your ADHD traits stand out, take the ADHD test; if both are high, both are worth exploring with a clinician. The dedicated tests go deeper on each profile.
Is being AuDHD a disorder?
Both autism and ADHD are neurotypes, different ways of thinking, sensing, and relating, with real strengths alongside challenges. Many AuDHD adults find that understanding both sides of themselves is clarifying and affirming rather than something to be fixed. In clinical settings, autism and ADHD are classified as neurodevelopmental disorders. Affirming language can recognize identity and strengths while also taking disability, distress, and support needs seriously.
Is the test really confidential?
Yes. It runs entirely in your browser. Your individual answers are scored in your browser and are never sent to us or linked to you. They stay in this tab so you can return to your result, and closing or clearing the tab clears them. If you ask us to email the PDF, we receive your summary scores with your email address, never your individual answers. No account is needed.
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