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I was not aware of this. About a decade ago I was diagnosed using a questionnaire and received a single score on a numeric scale from 0 to 35. I think the maxim

I was not aware of this. About a decade ago I was diagnosed using a questionnaire and received a single score on a numeric scale from 0 to 35. I think the maximum score was in either the low to mid-30's, I don't recall exactly what it was. I don't remember what the assessment was called, but it was an actual standardized test given by a psychiatrist. I haven't kept up with the current state of understanding, but now I am intrigued and I wonder how I score on those other dimensions they now asses.

bena 5y ago
It's probably because you scored high on several factors. Instead of one score, think of it like a cumulative score. You have, let's say, 7 factors all scored from 1 to 5. If the score for being diagnosed with Autism is 21, for example, there are many ways to achieve that. Three areas with a 5 and then a single 3 in any other area would have you diagnosed. Similarly if you score 3 across the board. Basically, they're saying when you hit that minimum overall score, your factors put you that far divergent from most people that it's at least noticeable.