What do you do when your autistic teenager wants to help anyone who comes up to him, breaking social distancing and putting himself at risk? This week, I answer a question from a mom who taught her son to be kind and generous. With the current pandemic, Mom is struggling to get her autistic son to understand why he can't help everyone and to keep himself safe.

Listen in for:

• How to teach kids to keep themselves safe
• Tips for explaining why social distancing is important
• How to use role-play to prepare your teen to set limits and stay safe

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