This may not be an easy topic to address with a son or daughter, regardless of whether they have autism spectrum disorder or not. However, it is very important to approach it as naturally as possible. If the person has autism spectrum disorder, in addition to being natural, it is important that explanations are clear, consistent, and explicit, without metaphors, and that both social boundaries and those imposed by other people are precisely established.

If necessary, you can also contact health professionals who can provide the family with tools to address this issue.