Cool Kid helps kids with autism in school improve grades, make more friends
The Autism News | English
LOS ANGELES (KABC) — This week’s “Cool Kid” is a true ambassador. This teen has taken a personal mission to the global level.
Zak Kukoff formed an organization called Autism Ambassadors to bring together teachers and students with other students who have autism. His reason was a deeply personal one.
“Autism Ambassadors really came up as a result of me watching my cousin struggle to make friends in school,” says Zak.
Zak has helped design a curriculum that does more than just put students together. His goal is to help all the kids actually learn how to make the most of their time together.
“We actually teach typical students how to make friends with students with autism,” says Zak. “And we’re going to teach students with autism social, emotional and academic skills.”
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