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Thanks for your advice
First of all I want to thank you for giving your input on this issue I have with my mom. I know alot friends and the staff all say they dont think that iam mentally retarded in fact they have all said that iam very intelligent for my age they have also said that i might have a very high iq how do i go about gettin retested?
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Hi again.
You have put me in a position I am not all that qualified to advice you in. I did do some research and found an organization called; "The Arc. I have some, not much, first hand knowledge of the organization as a friend of my sisters, a savant, receives some help from them after being brain damaged in an auto accident. The following is the opening found on their home page.
"We are the largest national community-based organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. We encompass all ages and all spectrums from autism, Down syndrome, Fragile X and various other developmental disabilities".
I feel this opening statement may fit you.
"The Arc believes that all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have strengths, abilities and inherent value; are equal before the law; and must be treated with dignity and respect. The Arc represents, supports and acts on behalf of individuals and their families regardless of level of disability or membership in The Arc. The Arc believes in self-determination by empowering people with the supports needed to make informed decisions and choices."
What this means is they believe and help those that are able to live and work on their own should should be able to. They help in finding them real jobs and places to live, usually some type of group living.
The following URL will take you to a page on their web site that will help you locate a chapter in your state that you can contact for help. [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
I'm not sure if they can test or even if you need to be tested. They may have their own way to evaluate you based on how they serve their clients.
What I believe is that this organization may be the best way for you to find away to live on your own, if that is your goal.
Good luck and if you have the time let me know how things turn out with them.
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