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Childhood Trauma Test (ACE): assess your adverse experiences
63 questions·10 min·5 dimensions and a separate readiness-to-change module·up to 18 clinical frameworks·6 report sections
Reviewed by Gildas Garrec, CBT practitioner
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This test looks at adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and at their current impact. It examines four aspects: maltreatment, neglect, family dysfunction, and what those experiences weigh today in relationships, in trust and in emotional management. The report brings these elements together.
What you receive — a report written from your answers: what stands out, what sustains it, and where to start. This week, this month, later on.
How it is built — each axis is analyzed on its own, then cross-read with the others, through clinical reading frameworks. Your detailed answers are attached as an appendix. See an example report
The test runs over 63 questions and takes about 10 min, for a price of $3.60.
We'd also suggest reading the book The Practical CBT Guide, to take this reflection further. It's included in the price and downloadable.
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Childhood Trauma Test (ACE): assess your adverse experiences — a 63-question self-assessment, about 10 min. This test looks at adverse childhood experiences: maltreatment, neglect, family dysfunction, and what those experiences weigh today. Once finished, you receive a detailed PDF report ($3.60): an interpretation of its 5 dimensions, a radar chart, up to 18 clinical reading frameworks and a personalized action plan. It is designed to help you know yourself better.
This test covers violence, humiliation, belittling, anxiety, listening, support, isolation, attention, rules, alcohol, separation, conflict, hypervigilance, attachment and readiness to change. What the test asks, for example Violence If you were regularly hit, slapped, or pushed by an adult. If the punishments you received stayed measured. Humiliation If an adult in your life often insulted, humiliated, or belittled you verbally. If, in front of other people, you were treated with consideration. Belittling If an adult in your family put you down or mocked you repeatedly. If you felt accepted just as you were. Anxiety If you lived in a climate of constant fear at home. If, as a child, you felt at ease with how the adults around you would react. Listening If no one asked you how you were or what you felt. If your emotions had a place and were listened to. Support If you received no response when you expressed distress or pain. If, when you were sick or sad, someone took care of you. Isolation If you often felt alone facing your childhood difficulties. If you had adults around you who were there to help you grow and learn. Attention If no one took an interest in your schooling or your activities. If someone helped you with things beyond your age. Rules If rules and moods at home were unpredictable. If the atmosphere at home was calm and predictable. Alcohol If one or more members of your family had a problem with alcohol or drugs. If alcohol or another addiction weighed on the family atmosphere. Separation If your parents separated or divorced during your childhood. If your living situation (home, school) stayed stable throughout your childhood. Conflict If you witnessed scenes of violence between adults at home. If disagreements at home were settled without shouting. Hypervigilance If you often stay on alert, even without real danger. If today, you generally feel at ease in your daily life. Attachment If you have trust issues in your intimate relationships. If you can trust others and let yourself get close to them. Readiness to change If your childhood traumas have a real impact on your adult life. If you believe you are capable of growing in this area.
About this test
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Dimensions assessed
- ●Your reading of your childhood- The way you explain what happened in your childhood, before the test tells you anything about it. This section measures no difficulty and produces no level: it captures a starting reading, and none of the four proposed answers is more correct than another. Your answer is picked up and discussed in the section of the report devoted to you.
- ●Maltreatment- Experiences of physical, psychological, or verbal violence endured during childhood.
- ●Neglect- Lack of care, attention, and response to the child's fundamental needs.
- ●Family Dysfunction- Unstable family environment marked by addiction, domestic violence, or mental illness.
- ●Current Impact- Consequences of childhood trauma on your current physical health, mental health, and relationships.
- ●Readiness to Change- Measures your current readiness to acknowledge the impact of this topic on your life and engage in a process of growth.
Reference frameworks and authors
- DSM-5 — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (American Psychiatric Association, 2013)
- ICD-11 — International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision (World Health Organization, 2022)
- based on Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ) (Bernstein & Fink, 1994)
- based on Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire (ACE-Q) (Felitti, Anda et al., 1998)
- Trauma and the body (The Body Keeps the Score) (van der Kolk, 2014)
- Trauma and Recovery (Herman, 1992)
Why take this test?
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This test looks at adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and at their current impact. It examines four aspects: maltreatment, neglect, family dysfunction, and what those experiences weigh today in relationships, in trust and in emotional management. The report brings these elements together.
The questionnaire explores 5 areas: Your reading of your childhood, Maltreatment, Neglect, Family Dysfunction, Current Impact. Your answers support reflection, not a diagnosis. A separate module explores readiness to change; it is not another trait of the model presented.
Dimensions explored
These are the aspects explored by this questionnaire. Your answers help put them into perspective.
Your reading of your childhood
The way you explain what happened in your childhood, before the test tells you anything about it. This section measures no difficulty and produces no level: it captures a starting reading, and none of the four proposed answers is more correct than another. Your answer is picked up and discussed in the section of the report devoted to you.
Maltreatment
Experiences of physical, psychological, or verbal violence endured during childhood.
Neglect
Lack of care, attention, and response to the child's fundamental needs.
Family Dysfunction
Unstable family environment marked by addiction, domestic violence, or mental illness.
Current Impact
Consequences of childhood trauma on your current physical health, mental health, and relationships.
Readiness to Change
Measures your current readiness to acknowledge the impact of this topic on your life and engage in a process of growth.
How does it work?
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Take the test
Answer the 63 questions honestly. There are no right or wrong answers — just choose the option that best describes you. The test takes about 10 min.
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Proceed to payment
Once you finish the test, pay $3.60 securely to unlock your full report. No registration required.
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Download your detailed PDF report
For a comprehensive analysis, get your PDF report (5 dimensions analyzed, radar chart, personalized recommendations, action plan). Instant download after secure payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this test measure?
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This test evaluates 5 psychological dimensions: Your reading of your childhood, Maltreatment, Neglect, Family Dysfunction, Current Impact. The report distinguishes the areas explored and their limits of interpretation. A separate module explores readiness to change; it is not another trait of the model presented.
How long does this test take?
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The test contains 63 questions and takes approximately 10 min to complete. You can answer at your own pace — your progress is automatically saved in your browser.
How does this test work?
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The test is anonymous and requires no registration. After completing it, you immediately see a preview of your results. The detailed PDF report, with in-depth analysis, charts and personalized recommendations, is available for $3.60.
Is this test scientifically validated?
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This questionnaire draws on 5 dimensions from recognized psychological frameworks (Your reading of your childhood, Maltreatment, Neglect…). It's a self-assessment tool for reflection, not a clinical diagnostic instrument: it has not undergone formal psychometric validation (sample, reliability coefficient) and does not replace a professional assessment.
What does the PDF report contain?
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Your report includes an analysis by dimension, explanations and personalised points for reflection and a separate readiness-to-change module. Scores are interpreted according to the purpose and limitations of this questionnaire.
Is my data kept confidential?
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No account creation, no email required — no sign-up needed at all. Your answers are sent to our servers while you take the test. All data is automatically deleted after 30 days — see our Privacy page for full detail.
Who is this test for?
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Read this test’s introduction and dimensions to check whether they match your situation. Answer from the perspective specified in the instructions.
Can I retake the test later?
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Yes, you can retake this test as many times as you wish. Some people take it again after several months to observe how their profile evolves. Each new attempt generates its own report — previous answers are not reused.
What should I do with my results?
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The report organises your answers and offers points for reflection. You can discuss it with a professional; it does not replace their assessment or prescribe treatment.
Can people close to me also take it?
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Yes. Each person gets their own anonymous, unique report, based on THEIR answers. Comparing profiles within a family or couple can be useful — provided each person takes the test honestly and on their own, without influencing one another during the answers.
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