Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire (CAT-Q)

This short questionnaire explores camouflaging - the effort some people make to hide, manage or compensate for autistic traits in social situations.

Before we start, a quick note. This is a screening and self-reflection tool only. It cannot diagnose autism or any other condition. A formal diagnosis needs an assessment by a qualified clinician.

There are 25 statements. Answer based on your usual experiences during social interactions.

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Question 1 of 25

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Statement 1

Your CAT-Q result

Result

Total score 0 Score range: 25–175
Compensation 0 Strategies used to work around social difficulties
Masking 0 Strategies used to hide or manage visible traits
Assimilation 0 Effort used to fit in or get through social situations

What could you do next?

A higher score does not mean you are autistic, but it may suggest that camouflaging is part of your social experience. If this feels familiar and is affecting your wellbeing, you may want to explore whether a formal autism assessment or professional support would be helpful.

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About this questionnaire

The Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire (CAT-Q) was developed by Hull, Mandy, Lai, Baron-Cohen, Allison, Smith and Petrides. Original paper: Hull et al. (2019), “Development and Validation of the Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire (CAT-Q),” Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 49, 819–833. DOI: 10.1007/s10803-018-3792-6.

The CAT-Q is reproduced with attribution. It is a screening and self-reflection questionnaire, not a diagnostic assessment.