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Q camouflaging traits questionnaire - cat-q.org
# Mental Health
Featured on : Aug 27. 2025
Featured on : Aug 27. 2025
What is CAT?
Explore your autistic camouflaging with the scientifically validated CAT-Q. Identify masking behaviors for better self-understanding. Free test & optional AI insights at CAT-Q.org!
Problem
Individuals on the autism spectrum face challenges in understanding their camouflaging (masking) behaviors, relying on self-assessment without structured tools, leading to misunderstanding their needs and emotional exhaustion due to societal adaptation pressures.
Solution
Online questionnaire (CAT-Q) enabling users to assess masking behaviors via a scientifically validated test and gain optional AI-powered insights to interpret results for personalized self-awareness.
Customers
Autistic adults, mental health professionals, researchers, and educators seeking to understand neurodivergent camouflaging behaviors.
Unique Features
Combines a peer-reviewed psychometric tool with AI-driven analysis to provide actionable insights into social camouflaging tendencies specific to autism.
User Comments
The test clarified my lifelong masking habits
AI insights added depth to my self-assessment
Free access makes it inclusive
Scientifically validated results feel trustworthy
Helps reduce stigma around autism
Traction
Exact metrics unspecified; CAT-Q is cited in academic studies (e.g., University of Cambridge) and promoted by autism advocacy groups globally, with a free test model likely driving grassroots adoption.
Market Size
Autism affects 1 in 36 children in the U.S. (CDC 2023), with ~70% of autistic adults undiagnosed, indicating a vast need for self-assessment tools.