how does auggie overcome his crippling shyness and selfloathing?

The more the other kids spend time around Auggie, the more they realize that his outward appearance does not make him any different from them on the inside. Auggie's presence at Beecher Prep helps everyone in the school become more tolerant and more accepting. Characters like Summer Dawson help Augie overcome his shyness and lack of self-esteem.