Totally.
CNN
 @CNN
3 Dec 2020
"A psychologist told my parents I had a low IQ because I was born with Down syndrome. Seven years later, I graduated high school as class valedictorian." Brina Maxino writes about helping children with disabilities fulfill their potential. | @CNNOpinion cnn.it/2JtWu1H

Dec 5, 2020 · 5:01 AM UTC

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That sounds like an amazing story. Sometimes when you look deeply ... beyond the labels ... beyond the preconceptions ... beyond the beliefs ... you see things that you didn't know existed.
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We have parents that believe their student is capable of things they can't do. Students with disabilities have a highly regulated Individualized Education Plan. Parents can request adjustments whenever they want. Teachers work hard to craft the right programs for students.
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Success in school is more about perseverance than brains (raw intellectual prowess).