Aspies with average intelligence

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I had an IQ test as part of my autism assessment. It was 118. Nothing to write home about but not too bad either.

With most online tests, I score in the 120-140 range. When tests are largely verbally based, I score high. However, I once took the Weschler and completely bombed out on the block design test, causing my full scale score to plummet into the average range. I scored well above average on the verbal subtests and about average in the social tests, a surprise to me because I considered myself very shy and socially inept at the time the test was given. I wonder if my diagnosis might be NVLD or something similar.

I always score pretty high verbally, and pretty low in things like "block design."

When I was 15, I scored very poorly in the "social picture-sequence" test. I did better once I became "more aware" of the world around me.

My full-scale score is usually between 110 and 120.

I imagine that Aspie IQs are pretty hard to determine based on what I've read about the subject and my own experience. Apart from the fact that Aspies tend to be "unevenly" intelligent once fully developed, scoring abnormally high on some aspects or types of tests and low on others, there's the developmental factor before that. Many of us develop differently, making it hard to measure our potential as children. One of the most curious aspects of Aspergers Syndrome is the fact that developmental delays are often accompanied by abnormally fast development in other areas. Pedantic speech is an example, and then there's hyperlexia. I think traits like these create the illusion of giftedness in young Aspies, but I doubt that it really counts towards anything genuine. I was labeled gifted at two, which is pretty ridiculous if you know me now. I'm average, my development was just different.

I'm not sure if i'm an aspie, but i am average. my iq is 103. (i was severely depressed at that time, so it may not be 100% correct, maybe my iq is actually 105 lol) [oh and i had a difference of viq +20 > piq, though the report said it's normal. but from what i have read it's not and over 10 or 15 (dont remember, sorry) its not normal.]

people on the internet tend to exaggerate their achievements, so i don't really believe everyone, who says they're a genius. i could be bragging how smart i am too, but i prefer to be honest i guess.
really, it's just a number. A FREAKING NUMBER. to be honest, it matters the most when it's very low, i mean the test. because it's used to diagnose intellectual disabilities. but majority of people will score 100 with a standard deviation of 15 i think? so everything in the range 85-115 would be considered average. (sometimes it is different, depends on the age range, test etc)
and majority of people do go on to achieve things. some are harder and more prestigious, but still. everyone values something different. there are so many things that affect someone's achievements...

still, ppl on the internet usually are liars. everyone wants to be seen in the best light and we can't confirm whether that random dude was telling the truth.

and i have actually heard of a person with iq of 70, who studies medicine. dunno, if they will make it, they are 1st year.

and there are aspies with average intelligence, DSM IV says the person has to have average or above average iq, but DSM IV isn't canon anymore (i forgot the word for that i hope u understand what i mean <3). DSM V is more inclusive, as Autism Spectrum Disorder is a broad diagnosis, fitting asperger's, classical autism, some pdds.

My official IQ test taken the last time I was evaluated said about 115, I think.

When I was child, teachers thought I am stupid. I was on some assessment when I was 6 or 7 because I struggled with writing. I don't know any results from this, my mother didn't tell me and I don't know if is possible after 25 years somewhere find out results. We did too some tests at school, this tests was limited in time and probably I didn't have good results. She only told me later, they told her that she should not force me to study in high school.

My psychologist told me before 2 years that my IQ is mild above average, she didn't tell accurate number. In some parts I had very good results like stack cubes, remember some picture and later draw it, find error on picture, she told I am good in analytical thinking. And other parts was my results not good like sorting pictures with some social situations or something what was limited in time.

One number is too general, you can be good in something and in something no.
I don't know how much believe online tests focused on some parts not at all.

I've taken two IQ tests in my life and both of them gave me a score of 112. That sounds about right to me. I would say that anyone who has successfully completed an academic degree or gone on to postgraduate study (like myself) is quite likely to have an IQ over 100.

I used to be obsessed with IQ tests at some point, but nowadays I think someone's IQ barely means anything. There are a whole lot of facets which define a person and the IQ is only one of them. Furthermore, it seems to me that you get different results based on what test you take and I also doubt that a high IQ automatically means that you are able to make intelligent decisions in real life.
Imo, a high IQ does neither guarantee a happy life, nor does it guarantee a promising future career.
Things like motivation and commitment, the ability to learn, and support from family and friends are much more important.

My last IQ score I have seen was 99.

My IQ score is about 100. A special education professional when I was in 11th grade told me it was 117; but somehow I don't think I believe him.
Academically my strengths all lay within the area of English, specifically; writing and literature. I actually have a learning disability on top of HFA; dyscalculia. Which makes math very difficult for me! (I have not met any other aspies or people with HFA who struggle with math... I wish I could meet someone who does.)
I do not really think IQ points are an effective way to measure most people, esp. those on the spectrums intelligence, though, to be honest. As with most tests, it is fairly flawed to measuring true ability accurately.

Kraftiekortie,

Your profile of strengths and weaknesses is very similar to mine. High verbal, average social, poor spatial awareness.