This is one of a series of discussion posts based on questions from the AQ-10 autism test.

8. If there is an interruption, I can switch back to what I was doing very quickly.

  • Definitely Agree
  • Slightly Agree
  • Slightly Disagree
  • Definitely Disagree

Is this statement true for you? Can you think of any examples? Is it an easy or difficult question for you to answer?

You can take the full AQ-10 test here. Note this test is intended as a quick screener, and cannot diagnose or rule out any condition on its own.

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  • octoperson@sh.itjust.worksOPEnglish
    10·
    8 months ago

    Not very quickly, no. If the task needed working memory (keeping count or something), that will be gone. I’ll need to take a moment to reassess what I was doing and where I’m up to. If there were X,Y,Z subtasks, I’ll need to check which ones are done and which not. A long enough interruption and I might forget entirely and not return to the task at all. If someone interrupts me by trying to help, and I don’t immediately understand what they’re trying to do, I find that very irritating.

    Disagree. I’m leaning towards Definitely Disagree but it’s not a definite definitely haha.

  • bionicjoey@lemmy.caEnglish
    9·
    7 months ago

    Nope. I’m part of the AuDHD gang and for me any kind of context switch can make me completely forget my train of thought.

        • octoperson@sh.itjust.worksOPEnglish
          3·
          7 months ago

          So, I don’t know if you’re criticising me, or just making an observation (either is fine). But here’s my reasoning for starting these posts, copied from the first post in the series.

          I thought it could be fun/interesting to go through an autism test question by question, and see what resonates with people, and how we approach thinking about the questions.

          I chose this particular test because it’s a shortened version of one I was set by my own health provider, and at only ten questions it won’t outstay it’s welcome. And I chose to link to that particular website because they also include a discussion of the test’s strengths and weaknesses, and also I didn’t see them promoting any outdated ideas about autism (tho I didn’t check thoroughly). If you want to suggest any alternates, I’d be open to hear.

          And if these posts really bother you, we’re on question 8 of 10 so it’s nearly done. I’ll take any feedback on board before I do another.

        • Deestan@lemmy.worldEnglish
          1·
          7 months ago

          Yes, but it’s the website on the community sidebar, so I didn’t see how it made sense to advertise it.

  • 342345@feddit.deEnglish
    3·
    7 months ago

    Disagree.

    I can’t immediately switch back to what I was doing. Context switches take time and energy to focus on the task, to somehow unwind and get back in the zone.

  • CaptObvious@literature.cafeEnglish
    2·
    7 months ago

    Slightly agree. It isn’t impossible, especially if the interruption is brief and I can note where I was. But there’s also a non-zero chance that I’ll have to, at least mentally, start over.