A Mother Was Told Her Daughter Wouldn’t Thrive—So She Built An AI App To Transform School Disability Plans
Cognitive scientist Antoinette Banks is on a journey that could radically change special education, thanks to her studies exploring uncharted territory in research and her AI-powered app that supports families […] The post A Mother Was Told Her Daughter Wouldn’t Thrive—So She Built An AI App To Transform School Disability Plans appeared first on Essence.
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By Andrea Bossi ·Updated February 13, 2026 < /> Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Cognitive scientist Antoinette Banks is on a journey that could radically change special education, thanks to her studies exploring uncharted territory in research and her AI-powered app that supports families of students with Individual Education Programs (IEPs). It all started at home.
Banks’ daughter was diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental disorder at five years old, which Banks learned down the line was
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