UPDATE: These are the 10 ‘superhero’ kids who brightened 5-year-old boy’s birthday at N.J. skate park

After a group of kids made a 5-year-old boy’s birthday a special day to remember at a South Brunswick skate park, the town’s police department is asking for the public’s help identify the “superheroes” to throw them a pizza party for their kindness.

Kristen Braconi brought her son Carter, who has high functioning autism and ADHD, to a South Brunswick skate park on Tuesday to celebrate his birthday, she said. They had the park to themselves for about a half hour before a group of middle schoolers showed up.

“He wasn’t sure if they were going to take over the park or include him, so he was like, ‘Oh no, I guess I’m going to have to leave.’ He doesn’t always do well with large groups of people,” Braconi said. “But these kids came up to him, started being super nice and playing and showing him things.”

Donning a blue helmet and his scooter, Carter zoomed around the park, following the group of boys and impressing them with his tricks. All of a sudden, the group of kids burst out in song, loudly singing “Happy Birthday" and bringing Braconi to tears.

One of the boys, Gavin, also gave him a mini skateboard and showed him how to use it, Braconi said.

“When he fell, without even hesitating, Gavin picked him up and showed him how to ride. It was amazing, and they did all this without anyone prompting them,” Braconi said.

She posted the video on Facebook, where it caught the attention of hundreds of residents and gleaming parents, along with the South Brunswick Police Department, who is looking to identify the kids to throw them a party.

“These kids showed the care and compassion of Superheroes,” South Brunswick police wrote on social media. “We want to throw them a little pizza party to recognize their Superhero status.”

Braconi even bought the boys ice cream sandwiches, and Carter happily handed them out. She noted that Carter has been trying to interact more in social groups, and this moment could be a turning point for him.

“He realizes what these kids did for him. He’s starting to understand there are good people, and I saw a huge difference. He was super confident, super comfortable and interacting the way I was hoping for,” she said.

Carter is already looking forward to going back to the park to practice on his new skateboard with Gavin.

Anyone with information about the group of boys can contact Lt. Gene Rickle at 732-329-4646.

Sophie Nieto-Munoz may be reached at snietomunoz@njadvancemedia.com. Follow her at @snietomunoz. Find NJ.com on Facebook.

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