How can I deal with being misdiagnosed by my psychologist?

[Gymnastxo96]

Back in August of 2025 I did phycological testing at a phycologist that I go to and they said my full IQ was 76 which I don’t understand because I type just fine and have good grammar and could type full sentences. Many people say you sure your IQ is 76 because I type just fine and have good grammer and can communicate well. And my adaptive behavior score was 57 which is pretty low. Why would they misinterpret that too? Why would they misinterpret the results and think I don’t understand medical decisions and they recommend medical guardianship. Why would they misinterpret my results? Now people think I am mentally challenged because of this. Are they wrong for misinterpreting the results to make me worse then I seem? Keep in mind I do have high functioning autism so do you think my autism played a role in how I did in the IQ test or you think I was completely misdiagnosed and it could be something else?

Was it necessary for you to have the test?

If so, can you tell them you don't accept the results of the test, and ask for a retest and/or second opinion?

I’m not telling them my personal business. Some people can figure out that I am autistic and want nothing to do with me. How can I deal with this?

Yeah it was necessary to have the test because my mom was in the process of getting me medical guardianship. I could definitely go for another opinion.

You must be telling them about your scores for them to be commenting on it.

My adult daughter has an IQ score of 56, but she can write and sends emails, texts. Her problem is more with comprehension.

So I wouldn't focus too much on your writing ability.

I am sure the psychologist used standard tests and scored you on them. Then they look at other factors and decide if you qualify for a moderate learning disability diagnosis. This is usually for people who score under 70.

It does mean you would proqualify for adult social care, PIP etc.

Yeah she was unfortunately

Were you represented by the Official Solicitor in a Court of Protection case?

How has the psychologist misinterpreted the results?

Your adaptive behaviour score is in the extremely low range. This score is more important that the IQ score as it relates to how you function in everyday life- paying bills, travelling, communicating with others, understanding complex information, keeping yourself safe, clean, fed etc.

How old are you?

I don’t understand what has been misinterpreted?

There is a possibility that your mother has done the right thing to help you - is she suggesting any medical treatment you don’t agree with?

I feel like the phycologist misinterpreted the adaptive behavior score because it seems low for me and I am able to be independent and they made it seem lower than I actually am. How I’m not telling them my personal business. Some people can figure out that I am autistic and want nothing to do with me. How can I deal with this??

I am 30. And my mom says I can’t take out my IUD until she thinks I’m ready to be a parent. That is what I don’t agree with. But I am still living with her. Why because of my autism she has to decide not me. I want to make that choice.

Are you in america?

Yeah I am

@Gymnastxo96 there are some social things you can work on like cleanliness, appearance and behavior but sadly you can’t do much more.
in what situations are you feeling isolated?

This is really hard to advise because you’re in America and most of the posters here are in the UK. That means that we’re used to a publicly funded national health service where if there are problems you are entitled to a second opinion, etc. I’m not sure many of us are going to know what to do in what sounds like a private court case in the US.

I have a partner but I still live with my parents. It might be a good idea to live independently soon

I am not feeling isolated

Very few posters, myself included, are going to have knowledge of the American system.

Do you work? Could you live independently? You might have to work on your independent skills and ask to be reassessed.

Yes I thought so, we dont have 'guardianship' as a title here and its normally LA's who have power over someone without capacity.

You'll need to source specific advice about American law for this.

Why do you think you’re ready to have a baby while still living with your mum?

And I wouldn’t say your grammar is good, it’s passable and broadly understandable but I’ve had to read your posts twice to fully understand. Is it possible you’re in denial about the reality of your situation?