Form: Broad Autism Phenotype Questionnaire, BAPQ

I like being around other people.

I find it hard to get my words out smoothly.

I am comfortable with unexpected changes in plans.

It's hard for me to avoid getting sidetracked in conversation.

I would rather talk to people to get information than to socialize.

People have to talk me into trying something new.

Remember: conversation questions are about casual interaction with acquaintances, rather than special relationships such as with close friends and family members.

I am «in-tune» with the other person during conversation.

I have to warm myself up to the idea of visiting an unfamiliar place.

I enjoy being in social situations.

My voice has a flat or monotone sound to it.

I feel disconnected or «out of sync» in conversations with others.

People find it easy to approach me.

I feel a strong need for sameness from day to day.

People ask me to repeat things I've said because they don't understand.

I am flexible about how things should be done.

I look forward to situations where I can meet new people.

I have been told that I talk too much about certain topics.

When I make conversation it is just to be polite.

I look forward to trying new things.

I speak too loudly or softly.

I can tell when someone is not interested in what I am saying.

I have a hard time dealing with changes in my routine.

I am good at making small talk.

I act very set in my ways.

I feel like I am really connecting with other people.

People get frustrated by my unwillingness to bend.

Conversation bores me.

I am warm and friendly in my interactions with others.

I leave long pauses in conversation.

I alter my daily routine by trying something different.

I prefer to be alone rather than with others.

I lose track of my original point when talking to people.

I like to closely follow a routine while working.

I can tell when it is time to change topics in conversation.

I keep doing things the way I know, even if another way might be better.

I enjoy chatting with people.