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On the recordFebruary 6, 2013
I was struck by the mother's remark, 'It is as difficult for me to provide the supports that my son needs as it would be had he had a significant learning difficulty.'
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Barbara Mikulski
Democratic · Maryland

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Mikulski reflects on a mother's challenges in supporting a gifted child.

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