Is it so wrong to say my daughter is not academically intelligent?

You know something, if all children, intelligent or not, had a mum like you behind them they would go far as I'm sure your daughter will, I am full of admiration for you for both accepting your daughter just the way she is. My son has severe autism, I have a daughter who wins every race on sports day but doesn't read so well, a daughter who excells at reading but always comes last in the races and my youngest who at the moment, bless her, is a pain in the lol. They are all champions to me not for the things I have mentioned but because they are kind and sweet to their brother and each other,they never complain when we can't do things because he is having a bead day. Don't shy away from speaking about your child how you want to, as long as she knows how proud you are of her thats all that really matters.