Empathy

(EQ)

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It takes a lot for us to reflect and explore aspects of ourselves. We applaud your curiosity and courage. 

Who is this screener for?

This screener is called the EQ and it is one of several autism screeners. It can help in determining if autism support or treatment may be beneficial to you and/or how to proceed regarding an evaluation or diagnosis. The EQ measures empathy traits and the ability to understand another person’s emotions. Click here to learn more about autism.

The results of these screeners are not an indicator of who you are or the complete picture; it is simply a first step in exploring.

How to complete the screener:

Carefully read each question and choose an answer that you feel is the best fit for yourself. This screener has 60 multiple-choice questions. Once you’ve answered all questions, click Results to see more information regarding your total score and suggestions for next steps.

Your results are private unless you choose to share them. We will not be gathering your information or results; after you click Results, you can download your report. If you decide to meet with a therapist, psychologist, or coach, these results can be helpful to share with your clinician as they can help you on your journey.

To download your report, click Download at the bottom of this page. You can then open and save the results onto your computer.

Let’s get you started

1. I can easily tell if someone else wants to enter a conversation.
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2. I prefer animals to humans.
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3. I try to keep up with the current trends and fashions.
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4. I find it difficult to explain to others things that I understand easily, when they don’t understand it the first time.
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5. I dream most nights.
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6. I really enjoy caring for other people.
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7. I try to solve my own problems rather than discussing them with others.
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8. I find it hard to know what to do in a social situation.
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9. I am at my best first thing in the morning.
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10. People often tell me that I went too far in driving my point home in a discussion.
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11. It doesn’t bother me too much if I am late meeting a friend.
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12. Friendships and relationships are just too difficult, so I tend not to bother with them.
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13. I would never break a law, no matter how minor.
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14. I often find it difficult to judge if something is rude or polite.
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15. In a conversation, I tend to focus on my own thoughts rather than on what my listener might be thinking.
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16. I prefer practical jokes to verbal humor.
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17. I live life for today rather than the future.
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18. When I was a child, I enjoyed cutting up worms to see what would happen.
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19. I can pick up quickly if someone says one thing but means another.
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20. I tend to have very strong opinions about morality.
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21. It is hard for me to see why some things upset people so much.
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22. I find it easy to put myself in somebody else’s shoes.
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23. I think that good manners are the most important thing a parent can teach their child.
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24. I like to do things on the spur of the moment.
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25. I am good at predicting how someone will feel.
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26. I am quick to spot when someone in a group is feeling awkward or uncomfortable.
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27. If I say something that someone else is offended by, I think that that’s their problem, not mine.
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28. If anyone asked me if I liked their haircut, I would reply truthfully, even if I didn’t like it.
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29. I can’t always see why someone should have felt offended by a remark.
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30. People often tell me that I am very unpredictable.
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31. I enjoy being the center of attention at any social gathering.
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32. Seeing people cry doesn’t really upset me.
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33. I enjoy having discussions about politics.
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34. I am very blunt, which some people take to be rudeness, even though this is unintentional.
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35. I don’t find social situations confusing.
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36. Other people tell me I am good at understanding how they are feeling and what they are thinking.
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37. When I talk to people, I tend to talk about their experiences rather than my own.
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38. It upsets me to see an animal in pain.
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39. I am able to make decisions without being influenced by people’s feelings.
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40. I can’t relax until I have done everything I had planned to do that day.
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41. I can easily tell if someone else is interested or bored with what I am saying.
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42. I get upset if I see people suffering on news programs.
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43. Friends usually talk to me about their problems as they say that I am very understanding.
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44. I can sense if I am intruding, even if the other person doesn’t tell me.
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45. I often start new hobbies, but quickly become bored with them and move on to something else.
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46. People sometimes tell me that I have gone too far with teasing.
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47. I would be too nervous to go on a big rollercoaster.
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48. Other people often say that I am insensitive, though I don’t always see why.
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49. If I see a stranger in a group, I think that it is up to them to make an effort to join in.
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50. I usually stay emotionally detached when watching a film.
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51. I like to be very organized in day-to-day life and often make lists of the chores I have to do.
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52. I can tune into how someone else feels rapidly and intuitively.
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53. I don’t like to take risks.
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54. I can easily work out what another person might want to talk about.
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55. I can tell if someone is masking their true emotion.
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56. Before making a decision, I always weigh up the pros and cons.
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57. I don’t consciously work out the rules of social situations.
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58. I am good at predicting what someone will do.
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59. I tend to get emotionally involved with a friend’s problems.
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60. I can usually appreciate the other person’s viewpoint, even if I don’t agree with it.
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Reminder: Your responses and results are private unless you choose to share them. We will not be gathering your information or results. If you’d like a copy of your results, after you click Results, you can download your score report.
If you choose to meet with a psychologist, these results will be helpful to share, so please save them.

What does my score mean?​

EQ - Empathy
42 or more
31 - 41
30 or less
You scored within typical range

This screener is not indicating a need for further support. But if you feel your results are such because you are working very hard to manage and cope, we have therapists and coaches who can help you implement shifts to make it smoother and easier.  Lauren, our team’s Care Coordinator, is here to answer any of your questions.

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Keep an eye on it

Your results suggest this is an area worth investigating further. We have psychologists who can work with you to further examine this area, and we also have therapists and coaches available that can help provide support.  Lauren, our team’s Care Coordinator, is here to answer any of your questions.

You can download your results by clicking the arrow below.

This area needs attention

This area appears to need attention. Contact Lauren, our team’s Care Coordinator, for a free consultation and to discuss options for the next steps. If you are comfortable, include your results in your e-mail. We are here to help.

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