Shayleena Wijerathna has just graduated from Santiago High School in Corona, and is already a published author! Her children's book "Difference Is Beautiful," is told from the perspective of a six year old with autism. In addition - she's launched her own non-profit and has partnered with the Rising Stars Sensory Gym in Corona to provide scholarships for occupational therapy and adaptive gymnastics and summer camp. Shayleena and her mother Ronica discuss Difference Is Beautiful and Rising Stars Sensory Gym.
Spirit of the I.E. - Difference Is Beautiful is working to raise autism awareness
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