In “Gifted & Talented Blind Kids,” Marissa explains why she and many other students with visual-impairments tend to be perfectionists in the classroom. This episode will outline how the U.S. education system fosters toxic attitudes towards grades, success, and intelligence that disproportionately impact disabled students. Tune in to learn about setting realistic goals, developing healthy coping skills, and detaching self-worth from grades.

“How can we raise society’s expectations for blind people without feeling like we as individuals need to be perfect?”

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Key Points:

3:20 - How do Gifted & Talented programs and advanced classes negatively impact the mental health of students?

8:45 - How does disability relate to perfectionism? Why do many blind students feel intense pressure to overachieve?

12:30 - What are the roots of the problem?

17:45 - How can we tackle toxic mindsets towards grades and success?

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