Explore neurodivergent trait patterns through validated research instruments with gender-stratified norms. Understand how diagnostic bias, masking, and intersecting factors shape mental health identification.
Uses paraphrased items from RAADS-R, AQ-50, CAT-Q, ASRS, MDQ, and MSI-BPD with published gender-specific norms and scoring formulas.
Quantifies the invisible social energy cost of camouflaging — something most mental health tools completely ignore.
Shows how symptoms map across conditions simultaneously. Understand what differentiates autism from BPD, ADHD from bipolar, and more.
See how the same profile would be interpreted under traditional (male-normed), modern, and gender-aware diagnostic frameworks.
Identifies neurodivergent strengths — pattern recognition, deep focus, creative thinking — with research citations. Not just deficits.
Auto-generates conversation starters, questions to ask your provider, and which validated tools to request for professional assessment.
Progress saves automatically. Export/import your data as JSON files. Resume any time on any device — all without a server.
All processing happens in your browser. No data is ever stored on, transmitted to, or collected by any server. Your information stays with you.
The assessment covers these areas using validated, evidence-based instruments. Results are educational comparisons — not diagnoses.
Explore how mental health diagnosis has evolved, what biases exist, and what the latest research reveals.
Tap any condition to explore its historical context, current scientific understanding, key research, and important nuances.
Many people arrive here after years of feeling different — but not knowing why. These are everyday experiences reported by people who later discovered they were neurodivergent. This is not diagnostic — it's a starting point for understanding.
These experiences are starting points, not conclusions. Our assessment uses validated, gender-normed instruments to help you understand your unique pattern.
If the stories sound like late-discovered autism or AuDHD — masking, burnout, or not knowing what you feel until your body forces the issue — our companion apps may be a better next step than this assessment alone.
This tool helps you organize and reflect on your experiences using research-based instruments. It does not diagnose any condition.
Reminder: This is an educational exercise only. Results are illustrative pattern comparisons based on published research, not clinical assessments. Always consult a qualified professional. Your progress auto-saves to this browser and can be exported as a file.
Not what you're looking for?
This assessment maps broad traits with research-based scales. For lived experience, youth modes, or daily burnout tracking, try our companion apps instead.
Compare your reported patterns to research-based profiles.
These results are NOT a diagnosis. They represent educational comparisons to aggregated research patterns. Individual presentations vary widely. Please discuss any concerns with a qualified healthcare professional.
Complete the Assessment to generate your pattern comparison.
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Evidence-based, actionable strategies for daily challenges. Not opinions — research-backed approaches you can use right now.
These are educational strategies, not treatment. They are drawn from peer-reviewed research, clinical frameworks (DBT, IPSRT, sensory integration), and neurodivergent community knowledge. They do not replace professional support. If you are in crisis, please contact crisis services.
Three small tools alongside this site. Each opens in its own tab, stays on your device, and needs no account.
When standard checklists miss the lived picture — masking, burnout, AuDHD overlap, and more.
Community-grounded domains you won't find in RAADS-R-style batteries. Caregiver and teen modes included. You can export results — nothing syncs automatically with this site.
Sit in a cafe, talk to five people, and notice what conversation actually costs.
Not a simulation — a window. Purple bubbles show what people think but don't say. Pick NT, autistic, ADHD, or AuDHD and watch your own energy meters shift. Reduced-motion mode available.
Log overload in seconds. Spot patterns before the crash.
Built for high-masking adults who need a low-friction daily check-in. Calendar, charts, and gentle recovery suggestions from your own data. Installable on phone or tablet.
All three are free and informational — not diagnoses or crisis support. Data stays in your browser unless you choose to export it.
Validated tools, professional resources, and crisis support.
Later for lived experience · Resonance Cafe for perspective-taking · NeuroBrake for daily burnout check-ins.
See all threeCall or text 988 (US)
Text HOME to 741741
Call 116 123 (UK)
IASP Crisis Centres & Helplines
Find A Helpline — 175+ countries
Discuss these validated tools with your clinician:
Look for clinicians with specific training in:
Organizations like AANE and CHADD maintain provider directories.
Neurotypo is a free, privacy-first educational tool designed to help people explore neurodivergent trait patterns through evidence-based research instruments.
What it does: Provides educational pattern comparisons using paraphrased items from validated instruments with gender-stratified norms.
What it does NOT do: Diagnose, treat, recommend treatment, or provide medical advice of any kind.
All analysis runs entirely in your browser. No data is collected, stored, or transmitted. Source instruments are cited with DOIs.
Genetic research context for the family history section:
High heritability means genetics play a major role but does not determine individual experience.
Neurotypo was built by a neurodivergent developer who understands the frustration of navigating a system that wasn't designed with you in mind. This project is independent, evidence-based, and continuously updated to reflect the latest research.
Also by the developer: companion apps (Later, Resonance Cafe, NeuroBrake) and Brain Processing.
If you found these resources helpful and want to support their development, hosting, and upkeep — every contribution helps keep these tools free and accessible.