Ross and Carrie Have Autistic Traits: AQ Test Edition
Ross and Carrie explore the AQ test, a “metric for counting autistic traits” created by Dr. Simon Baron-Cohen, aka Cousin Borat. They discuss various controversies surrounding the screener, plus tell each other their scores at the same time.
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Show Notes
Ross and Carrie explore the Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) test, a “metric for counting autistic traits” created by Dr. Simon Baron-Cohen, aka Cousin Borat. They explore the gender implications of the screener, the debate around self-diagnosis, and the recent absorption of Aspergers into the Autism spectrum. Plus, what happens when Ross and Carrie tell each other their scores at the same moment? Get a glass of water and find out.