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The Monotropism Questionnaire
The Monotropism Questionnaire is a self-assessment designed to explore how strongly you tend to focus your attention on specific interests or tasks—a cognitive style known as monotropism. This style is commonly found in autistic individuals and can be both a source of deep engagement and a challenge when flexibility is required.
47 Questions
Want to learn more about monotropism?
Read about the different ways monotropism shows up and how therapy can help you embrace and manage it.
Who It’s For:
Adults (18+) who want to better understand their focus patterns, especially those who may identify as autistic or neurodivergent.
Duration:
Approximately 3–5 minutes
What It Measures:
The questionnaire explores how your attention and interests are organized. It looks at:
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How easily you become deeply absorbed in topics of interest
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Whether shifting attention between tasks is difficult or stressful
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Your preferences for predictable, structured engagement
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How monotropism may enhance learning, creativity, or overwhelm
This trait is neither inherently good nor bad—it reflects how your brain prioritizes attention, often in powerful and meaningful ways.
Score Interpretation
Scores are averaged across all items, resulting in a range from 0 to 6.
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0–3.3: Low Prevalence of Monotropic Traits
Your responses suggest greater cognitive flexibility, allowing you to move between different tasks or topics with relative ease.
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3.4 and Above: High Prevalence of Monotropic Traits
Your responses reflect a strong tendency to focus narrowly and intensely on specific areas of interest, which can be deeply rewarding but may also present challenges in dynamic or unpredictable environments.
Support for Navigating Monotropism
A high score suggests you likely experience strong immersion in particular tasks or topics—this can be a strength, especially in areas requiring depth, creativity, or persistence. But it may also create difficulties with multitasking, shifting focus, or managing competing responsibilities.
If your focused attention patterns are interfering with daily life, flexibility, or relationships, a neurodiversity-informed therapist can help you create strategies that honor your thinking style while supporting balance and well-being.
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