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.

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.

Nonsense. Just uses bit flags. :)

love it.