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Rules and timing
- 20 questions, about 4 min.
- Answer truthfully — there are no right or wrong answers for screener items.
- Work alone, in a quiet place. Don't consult others mid-test.
Disclaimer
This is a self-report screener for informational and self-reflection purposes only. It is NOT a clinical diagnosis and does not replace professional assessment. If you are concerned about your mental health, please speak with a licensed clinician.

About this assessment

Neurotype Check-In

A self-reflection on 5 dimensions: social, communication, sensory, routines, and cognitive style. 20 questions, instant summary. This is a self-reflection tool, not a clinical diagnosis.

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What Is the Neurotype Check-In?

The Neurotype Check-In looks at traits across five dimensions: social interaction, communication style, sensory experience, need for routine, and cognitive style. It is a self-reflection tool, not a clinical diagnosis.

Many adults reach their 30s, 40s, or later before anyone names these patterns for them — especially women, people of colour, and those who learned early to blend in. Putting words to how you experience the world can be genuinely useful, even if you never pursue a formal evaluation.

This is a self-reflection tool, not a clinical diagnosis. If the results resonate or you are struggling, talk to a licensed professional.

What You'll Discover

A trait profile across 5 dimensions — social, communication, sensory, routines, and cognitive style

Which areas resonate most with you in daily life

Whether masking or hiding parts of yourself may be affecting self-awareness

A summary useful for a conversation with a licensed professional, if you want one

How your neurotype may connect to strengths and needs at work

What a Question Looks Like

Question 1 of 20

I find it difficult to understand what people mean when they use sarcasm, irony, or implied messages.

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How It Works

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Answer
20 questions, 4 min. Auto-advance — no manual Next.
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Instant breakdown of your profile. Free, shareable, saved if you sign in.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a clinical diagnosis?

No. This is a self-reflection tool, not a clinical diagnosis. A formal evaluation involves detailed personal history, interviews, and standardised tools used by a qualified specialist. This check-in can highlight traits worth exploring with a professional, but it cannot diagnose.

Can adults relate to these traits without ever knowing?

Yes — many adults, especially women, non-binary people, and people of colour, reach adulthood without ever hearing these traits named. If the experiences here resonate strongly, it is worth talking to a licensed professional regardless of what a short self-reflection says.

What should I do if I strongly relate to the results?

Practical next steps: (1) In the UK — you can ask your GP for a referral. (2) In the US — look for a psychologist or psychiatrist who works with adults. (3) Peer communities online can also offer support while you figure out what fits.

What is masking?

Masking (also called camouflaging) is when people suppress or hide their natural ways of behaving to appear more like the people around them — forcing eye contact, rehearsing conversations, hiding repetitive movements, copying expressions. Masking is exhausting and often invisible to the person doing it.

How is this different from the Focus & Energy Check-In?

They look at different patterns. This check-in looks at social communication, sensory experience, routines, and cognitive style. The Focus & Energy Check-In looks at attention, restlessness, and impulse patterns. Many people relate to both — you can take both.

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