What does my score mean?
Remember: RAADS-R is not a diagnosis but a screening tool.
You have a low likelihood of having clinically relevant autistic traits and likely do not meet the criteria for formal assessment. Your autism screening result is negative.
You are above the formal cutoff score of 65 for autism screening. You likely have autistic traits, but they may not be sufficient for a formal diagnosis.
You are above the cutoff score of 65 for autism screening. An autism diagnosis appears more likely, unless factors such as substance use (e.g., alcohol or cannabis) or physical conditions such as anemia or hypothyroidism better explain your score.
Your score falls comfortably within the range commonly reported by high functioning autistic individuals. In the absence of significant substance use (such as alcohol or cannabis) or physical conditions like severe anemia or long-term hypothyroidism, a formal diagnosis is likely.
Your score is within the average range of responses from autistic adults. A diagnosis appears likely, even when other health or lifestyle issues are present.
Your score is within the typical range of responses from autistic individuals. Even with other health or addiction-related concerns, an autism diagnosis is highly likely.
Your scores are elevated and above the average range for autistic responses. Other health or lifestyle factors do not invalidate the likelihood of an autism diagnosis.