This material offers parents and educators valuable tools to work on reading comprehension, teaching social and conversational skills to autistic children and adolescents. Through the story of Leo and Alex, it shows how a passion for electronics can be a bridge to developing friendships. Readers will find comprehension questions to reinforce understanding of the text and examples of role-playing games that facilitate practicing starting conversations, collaborating on projects, and sharing discoveries. This approach allows children to practice these skills in a context that is meaningful and motivating to them, encouraging them to use their interests to make friends.