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Mother accompanies disabled son to school

A mother in Wujiaqu has accompanied her 9-year-old disabled son to school for two years to help him succeed in his studies. Wei Lixia attends classes with her son, Yu Yanpeng, who has cerebral palsy, a condition characterized by weak and paralyzed limbs. Compared with his classmates, Yu is more a diligent student. He had high scores in Chinese and mathematics examinations last semester.