Adult Autism Assessment Profile
A self-report autism screen your patient completes in about 25 minutes. RAADS-R trait dimensions, a CAT-Q camouflaging flag, and RBQ-3 routine and sensory patterns — each scored to its own published cut-off and charted before the appointment.
Last reviewed: May 2026
The Adult Autism Assessment Profile reads three validated self-report instruments together into one report-ready screening picture: the RAADS-R trait screen, the CAT-Q camouflaging measure, and the RBQ-3 repetitive-behaviour measure. RAADS-R gives the primary screen read against the published cut-off of 65 (Ritvo, 2011), and CAT-Q adds a camouflaging flag — a person who masks heavily can screen below the cut-off and still surface elevated camouflaging. Each instrument keeps its own validated scoring, so there is no combined autism score. Built for psychologists and GPs assessing adults who present with a query about autism.
The 6 Dimensions
Social Relatedness
Reciprocal social interaction, relationships, and reading social cues — the largest RAADS-R trait subscale.
RAADS-R Social Relatedness subscale (Ritvo et al., 2011)
Circumscribed Interests
Focused, intense interests and a preference for detail, pattern, and systems.
RAADS-R Circumscribed Interests subscale (Ritvo et al., 2011)
Language
Pragmatic and literal use of language, and difficulty with figurative or ambiguous speech.
RAADS-R Language subscale (Ritvo et al., 2011)
Sensory-Motor
Sensory sensitivities and motor patterns across the senses and movement.
RAADS-R Sensory-Motor subscale (Ritvo et al., 2011)
Insistence on Sameness
Preference for routine and predictability, and distress at unexpected change.
RBQ-3 Insistence on Sameness subscale (Barrett et al., 2015)
Repetitive & Sensory-Motor
Repetitive movements and sensory-motor behaviours.
RBQ-3 Repetitive Sensory-Motor Behaviours subscale (Barrett et al., 2015)
Scoring & Interpretation
Each instrument keeps its own validated scoring — there is no combined autism score. The RAADS-R total is read against the published clinical cut-off of 65 (Ritvo, 2011): at or above 65 is consistent with proceeding to a comprehensive diagnostic assessment, below 65 is not consistent with autism on this measure. Four RAADS-R trait subscales (Social Relatedness, Circumscribed Interests, Language, Sensory-Motor) and two RBQ-3 subscales (Insistence on Sameness, Repetitive Sensory-Motor Behaviours) are charted on each instrument’s own range — a screening picture of where traits sit, not a population percentile. The CAT-Q camouflaging total is shown as a flag rather than a score on the autism read: a total around 100 (Hull, 2019) marks heavy masking, which can lower the RAADS-R total in someone who masks. The report shows the screen read, the masking flag, and the trait map; it supports, and does not replace, clinical judgement.
| Percentile | Band | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| < 65 | Below screening cut-off | Below the Ritvo (2011) RAADS-R cut-off of 65 — not consistent with autism on this measure. Read alongside the CAT-Q masking flag: heavy camouflaging can lower the total. |
| ≥ 65 | At or above screening cut-off | At or above the Ritvo (2011) cut-off of 65 — consistent with proceeding to a comprehensive diagnostic assessment, including developmental history and corroborating information. |
Individual dimension percentiles are reported on the radar chart and in the full 4-page clinician PDF report.
Sample Report: See What You Receive
Sample data using a fictional patient. A screening picture that supports — does not replace — a comprehensive diagnostic assessment.
The RAADS-R screen read against the cut-off of 65, with a CAT-Q masking flag — so a heavily-masking person can screen negative and still surface elevated camouflaging.
When to Use the Adult Autism Profile
Use the Adult Autism Assessment Profile at an initial adult autism assessment, when a structured trait measure is needed to inform a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation. The patient completes the core instruments in one session via a single link. A result at or above the RAADS-R cut-off supports proceeding to full diagnostic assessment, including developmental history and corroborating information. Where masking is suspected, read the trait picture alongside the CAT-Q camouflaging flag. AQ-10 and ASRS can be added as optional triage and co-occurring-ADHD context.
Who It's For
Adults aged 18 and over presenting with a query about autism. Self-report, suitable for both psychology and GP contexts. The RAADS-R is designed to be completed in a clinical setting and reviewed with a clinician, so it is less suited to unsupervised remote screening. Results can be affected by insight, under-reporting, or camouflaging, and co-occurring conditions can elevate some items — interpret alongside a full assessment. Not a paediatric measure; for children use the Child Autism Profile.
Compared to Alternatives
Clinical interview only
The profile complements, not replaces, clinical interview, developmental history, and corroborating information.
The Adult Autism Profile is one of several composite assessment profiles for ADHD and autism. All composite profiles
Frequently Asked Questions
What instruments are in the Adult Autism Assessment Profile?
The profile reads three validated self-report instruments together: the RAADS-R (80 items, autistic traits across four subscales), the CAT-Q (25 items, camouflaging), and the RBQ-3 (20 items, insistence on sameness and repetitive sensory-motor behaviour) — 125 items in about 25 minutes. AQ-10 and ASRS can be added as optional triage and co-occurring-ADHD context.
Can this profile or the RAADS-R diagnose autism?
No. It is a screening profile, not a diagnostic test. The RAADS-R total is read against the published cut-off of 65 (Ritvo et al., 2011); a result at or above the cut-off supports proceeding to a comprehensive diagnostic assessment, including developmental history. The clinician makes the diagnosis.
How does the profile handle masking or camouflaging?
The CAT-Q measures camouflaging on its own scale, shown as a flag alongside the RAADS-R screen read. A total around 100 (Hull et al., 2019) marks heavy masking — so a person who masks heavily can screen below the RAADS-R cut-off and still surface elevated camouflaging, which the report highlights as interpretive context rather than a caution.
Which professions can use the Adult Autism Assessment Profile?
Psychologists and GPs assessing adults aged 18 and over who present with a query about autism. The patient completes the core instruments in one session via a single link, and the clinician receives a screen read, a camouflaging flag, and a trait map in one report.
Use the Adult Autism Profile in your practice
Available on the Professional plan. Includes the full 125-item assessment, 6-dimension radar chart, and 4-page clinician PDF. Patients complete it on their phone or computer. Scored the moment they submit.