Questionnaire guide
How can you explore possible neurodivergence in adulthood?
How can I tell whether I am neurodivergent?
There is no single neurodivergent profile. The term encompasses varied ways of functioning that may involve attention, communication, learning or sensory processing. This compass considers several areas separately to identify those that genuinely play a part in your daily life.
Which difficulties might prompt someone to seek answers?
Repeated forgetfulness, demanding organisation, considerable effort in social interactions, a strong need for predictability, sensory input that is difficult to filter or very tiring learning tasks can all prompt questions. None of these elements alone can identify a condition. Their frequency, how long they have been present and their impact matter more.
Can I identify with several ways of functioning?
Yes. Someone may recognise experiences shared by several profiles without this indicating several diagnoses. Attention, sensory fatigue, social difficulties and compensatory strategies can overlap. The compass therefore avoids an overall score and presents each theme independently.
Why start with a broad questionnaire?
When the starting question is still broad, going straight to a highly focused test can colour the reading of every answer in a single direction. A general questionnaire helps you compare areas and see what stands out most. It can then suggest a test devoted to ADHD, autism, dys differences, hypersensitivity, alexithymia, social anxiety or thoughts and rituals.
When should I explore an area further with a professional?
Professional support may be useful when difficulties are longstanding, arise in several situations and have practical consequences for education, work, relationships or independence. The result from this compass can help you describe specific situations, but it does not replace a comprehensive assessment.
Frequently asked questions
Questions you may have
Can this test tell me whether I am neurodivergent?
No. It only shows which areas stand out most in your answers. Neuroatypical and neurodivergent are broad terms, not an automatic result from an online questionnaire.
What does a result with no particular area to explore mean?
It means that no area reaches the level the compass uses to suggest a focused questionnaire. This result cannot rule out a difficulty or condition.
Can I receive several test suggestions?
Yes. The dimensions are considered separately, and several themes may stand out together. You can choose to begin with the one that has the greatest impact on your life now.
Can stress or tiredness affect my answers?
Yes. A period of overload, poor sleep or a difficult event can intensify certain experiences. Answer with your usual way of functioning over a sufficiently long period in mind.
Which focused questionnaire should I take first?
Start with the area that raises the most questions for you, or that creates the most practical difficulties. The focused tests remain independent: ADHD, autistic traits, dys, hypersensitivity, alexithymia, social anxiety or thoughts and rituals.