Be that as it may, for James Willmert, a special needs student, his five friends have worked eagerly to battle off bullies and incorporate him in class exercises. They started by including him in their schoolyard exercises, inviting him over for video games, and talking to him at length about his favorite hobby, sports. What’s more, what these five young men have done have really had a significant influence on James’ socialization, and his mom says his improvement has been amazing. “They’re changing him,” she says with a smile.