What a RAADS-R Score of 60 Means
A RAADS-R score of 60 sits just below the threshold of 65. It indicates relatively few endorsed autistic-direction items across the 80-statement instrument, and on this measure suggests a low likelihood of autism. Some sub-scale traits may still be elevated.
Score in Context
What a RAADS-R of 60 Means
The RAADS-R total of 60 is below the threshold the test publishers set at 65 in the original Ritvo et al. (2011) validation. Below 65 means the overall pattern of endorsements doesn't reach the level the instrument associates with autism.
However, the RAADS-R has four sub-scales — Social Relatedness, Sensory-Motor, Circumscribed Interests, and Language. A total of 60 can hide elevations in one specific sub-scale (e.g., Sensory-Motor) that could still be clinically relevant. Looking at the per-sub-scale breakdown is more informative than the single total.
Adults who score around 60 on the RAADS-R typically also score 0–4 on the AQ-10 — well below its cut-off of 6. The two screens are designed to converge: low on one usually means low on the other. If you've taken both and they disagree, that disagreement is itself diagnostically interesting and worth taking to a clinician.
Recommended Next Steps
- Look at the per-sub-scale breakdown — total scores can mask localized elevation.
- If your AQ-10 is 0–4, the two screens agree: low autism likelihood on these instruments.
- If your AQ-10 is ≥6 and RAADS-R is 60, that disagreement is worth a clinical conversation.
RAADS-R vs AQ-10
The RAADS-R (80 items, four sub-scales) and AQ-10 (10 items) are designed to converge. Cross-validating between them strengthens the screen-positive picture or highlights interesting disagreements.
Take the AQ-10 for a fast cross-check.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a RAADS-R of 60 high?
No — it's below the threshold of 65. On this instrument, 60 suggests a low likelihood of autism.
What's the RAADS-R cut-off?
65 in the original validation. Hegarty et al. (2025) refined the gray zone above this in the 65–105 range.
Could I have autism with a 60?
It's possible but unusual. RAADS-R sensitivity at 65 is high. Sub-scale elevation despite a low total can occur — that's worth investigating.
How does a 60 compare to AQ-10?
Adults at RAADS-R 60 typically score 0–4 on the AQ-10 — below the AQ-10 cut-off of 6 as well.
Should I see a clinician with a 60?
If lived experience strongly suggests autism despite the score, yes. The RAADS-R is a screen, not a diagnosis.
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