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Kyle avoids Sam, who is the new autistic kid at school, and dismisses him as a 'loser'. During a chess game, Kyle rejects Sam's advice, stating he doesn't need help from an 'autistic kid', and loses the game. Later, during a math competition, Kyle's teammate criticizes having 'special needs' on their team, referring to Sam.
During a basketball game, Kyle refuses to let Sam play, calling him 'special needs Sam' and asserting that Sam, being autistic, can't do what 'normal kids can'. The teacher overhears and calls Kyle's mother. Kyle's mother reveals that Sam is his brother, expressing profound disappointment in Kyle. She explains that autism is not a disability but a 'different ability' and instructs Kyle to include Sam in all activities, threatening to ground him for a month if he doesn't comply.
Forced to include Sam, Kyle reluctantly takes Sam's advice in a chess game and wins. Later, in a math competition, Kyle chooses Sam to solve a problem, and Sam correctly answers it, winning points for their team. Kyle begins to see Sam's capabilities outside of his initial prejudice.
During another basketball game, with a teammate injured, Kyle voluntarily invites Sam to play. Sam proves to be an exceptionally skilled player, making the winning shot. This leads Kyle to fully understand his mother's words: autism is not a disability, but a 'different ability,' and Sam's unique talents are a strength.