In this material, parents and educators will find tools to work on reading comprehension and teach social and emotional skills to autistic children. It includes the story “Leo’s Awakening,” which narrates how an autistic boy learns about empathy and emotional connection through his relationship with a gorilla named Kibo. Additionally, it provides reading comprehension questions and examples of role-playing games that facilitate practicing what has been learned, helping children develop empathy, social skills, and communication in a safe and controlled environment.