Childhood Adversity Score (ACE)
How much early adversity are you carrying?
Published by the Healthio+ editorial team · Based on The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) questionnaire — a widely used public research tool.
How we build our tests →These questions ask about difficult things that may have happened before your 18th birthday. Some are heavy — it's completely okay to stop at any point. Nothing you enter is saved or linked to you, and your score is not a measure of your worth or your future.
This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Results are for self-reflection only. Only a licensed professional can diagnose a condition.
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About the Childhood Adversity Score (ACE)
This test is a free, anonymous online screening you can complete in about three minutes. It has 10 questions and is adapted from The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) questionnaire — a widely used public research tool. Your answers are scored privately in your browser — nothing is saved or linked to you — and you get an instant result framed for self-reflection rather than as a diagnosis.
Who is this test for?
Anyone who has been noticing these feelings or patterns and wants a structured, private way to reflect on them. It's a starting point for people wondering whether what they're experiencing is worth paying attention to — not a way to label or diagnose yourself. It is not suitable for anyone in crisis or in need of urgent help — if that's you, please contact your local emergency services or a crisis line right away.
How to read your results
None reported (score 0–0)
You didn't report these particular adverse experiences. Adversity comes in many forms, so this isn't the whole story — but it's a positive sign.
Some (score 1–3)
You reported some adverse childhood experiences. Many people carry these; awareness is the first step, and support can soften their long-term effects.
High (score 4–10)
You reported a high number of adverse childhood experiences. Research links higher scores to health and wellbeing effects — but a score is not a destiny. Trauma-informed support genuinely helps, and none of this was your fault.
Where this test comes from
This screening is adapted from The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) questionnaire — a widely used public research tool. We keep the original questions and validated scoring intact and add plain-language explanations of what each result means. You can read our full process, including how we handle sources and sensitive topics, in how we build our tests.
What to do with your result
Whatever your result, treat it as information, not a verdict. If it resonates, it can be a useful thing to bring to a doctor or mental-health professional — they can see the full picture a short questionnaire can't. Feelings and circumstances change, so retaking the test after a few weeks can also show whether things are shifting over time.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Childhood Adversity Score (ACE) free?
Yes — completely free. No signup, no email, and no paywall. Healthio+ currently carries no advertising at all.
Is this test anonymous, and is my data saved?
It's fully anonymous. Your answers are scored entirely in your browser and are never sent to us or stored anywhere. We keep only an anonymous count of how many people take each test, plus which browser family was used and which site you arrived from — never who took it or how they answered.
Is this test a diagnosis?
No. This is a screening tool for self-reflection, not a medical or psychological diagnosis. No online test can diagnose you. If your result resonates, consider speaking with a qualified doctor or mental-health professional.
How long does this test take?
About three minutes. It has 10 questions and gives you an instant result the moment you finish.
What is this test based on?
The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) questionnaire — a widely used public research tool.