Could YOU have autism? Take the 10-question NHS test to find out

Ever wondered if you, or someone you love, could have autism? University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, which links to the tool in its autism advice page, says the tool — called AQ-10 — is a 'good place to start' if you are looking for a test to see if you may be autistic. It's thought this is especially the case with women, with some experts believing that thousands of women, many middle-aged or older, are battling through life with undiagnosed autism In 2021 TV presenter Melanie Sykes also announced that she has been diagnosed at 51 years old. Last month he presented the two-part documentary 'Inside Our Autistic Minds' on BBC Two That's because autistic people often experience sound sensitivity, such as noticing small details, patterns, smells or sounds that others do not, according to the NHS. It's thought this is especially the case with women, with some experts believing that thousands of women, many middle-aged or older, are battling through life with undiagnosed autism.