STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Joanna Petosa loves cheerleading: For the past two years, the Grant City 8-year-old with shining eyes and a wide smile has been an enthusiastic member of the St. Christopher's cheerleading squad.
But after this year's round of tryouts, Joanna's mother received a harsh message from the coach -- if Joanna remained on the team, she would drag the other girls down.
"She (the coach) said they had come to the conclusion that she didn't have the mental capacity to do the stunts," Sally Petosa said. "All she talks about is cheerleading. And now, am I going to break her heart because they're worried about a $3 trophy?"
At issue is Joanna's autism.
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