FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- Is this a diagnosis?
- No. 9spectrum produces a tendency and overlap map. Only a licensed clinician can diagnose.
- How is this different from other quizzes?
- Most sites ask everyone the same questions. 9spectrum is adaptive: based on your answers, the system changes which questions come next to home in on the result. When two dimensions overlap, differential follow-ups open.
- Where do my answers go?
- Nowhere remote. They stay in this browser's local storage. You can delete them any time from the privacy page.
- How long does it take?
- Most people finish in 12–20 minutes. Question count and order depend on your answers (about 30–45). The child parent form is shorter.
- Is there a form for children?
- Yes. The parent form for ages 6–17 is at /en/children. Children should not complete it alone; it is not a diagnosis or school report.
- Are there visual tasks?
- No. The screening is text-only; tapping an option advances automatically.
- What if I leave halfway through?
- You can continue in the same browser. Progress does not transfer to another device.
- Should I use this if I'm in crisis?
- No. In an emergency call your local emergency number. See the crisis resources page.
- Are the scales official?
- No. Question language is derived from dimensions of ASRS-v1.1, PHQ-9, GAD-7, OCI-R, MDQ, AQ-10, LSAS, PCL-5 and similar inventories. Licensed full forms are not administered.
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